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... character of Robert Bruce , from the account that I give of that prince . If he finds materials for it in my work , it will be a proof that I have been fortunate in selecting the most striking incidents . ' 66 " I suppose by The Life of ...
... character of Robert Bruce , from the account that I give of that prince . If he finds materials for it in my work , it will be a proof that I have been fortunate in selecting the most striking incidents . ' 66 " I suppose by The Life of ...
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... character of a soldier is high . They who stand forth the fore- most in danger , for the community , have the respect of mankind . An officer is much more respected than any other man who has as little money . In a commercial country ...
... character of a soldier is high . They who stand forth the fore- most in danger , for the community , have the respect of mankind . An officer is much more respected than any other man who has as little money . In a commercial country ...
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... characters of the dead . Damages will be given to a man who is calumniated in his life - time , because he may be hurt ... character but what he can prove , history could not be written ; for a great deal is known of men of which proof ...
... characters of the dead . Damages will be given to a man who is calumniated in his life - time , because he may be hurt ... character but what he can prove , history could not be written ; for a great deal is known of men of which proof ...
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