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six pounds in King Edward
Its whole value is eight pounds; when received six pounds; in King Edward’s time twelve pounds.
— from Early London: Prehistoric, Roman, Saxon and Norman by Walter Besant

six pounds in King Edward
Its whole value is ten pounds; when received six pounds; in King Edward’s time ten pounds.
— from Early London: Prehistoric, Roman, Saxon and Norman by Walter Besant

State passed into King Edward
The Queen then left the throne, and attended by two Bishops and noblemen bearing the regalia and swords of State, passed into King Edward's chapel, the organ playing.
— from Life of Her Most Gracious Majesty the Queen — Volume 1 by Sarah Tytler

Some persons I know estimate
“Some persons, I know, estimate happiness by fine houses, gardens, and parks; others by pictures, horses, money, and various things wholly remote from their own species; but when I wish to ascertain the real felicity of any rational man, I always inquire whom he has to love .
— from Nature and Art by Mrs. Inchbald

Scarlet proudly I know em
" I do!" said Bob Scarlet, proudly; "I know 'em all.
— from The Admiral's Caravan by Charles E. (Charles Edward) Carryl

speaking personally I know exactly
In my own case, speaking personally, I know exactly what follows.
— from Cobb's Anatomy by Irvin S. (Irvin Shrewsbury) Cobb

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