To Tancred, with her inspired brow, her cheek slightly flushed, her undulating figure, her eye proud of its dominion over the beautiful animal which moved its head with haughty satisfaction at its destiny, Eva seemed the impersonation of some young classic hero going forth to conquer a world.
— from Tancred; Or, The New Crusade by Disraeli, Benjamin, Earl of Beaconsfield
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