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Robin Hood, under the assumed name of Locksley, boldly presents himself at a royal tournament at Ashby, as competitor for the prize in shooting with the long-bow. From the eight or ten archers who enter the contest, the number finally narrows down to two, Hubert, a forester in the service of one of the king's nobles, and Locksley or Robin Hood.

Write, then, to the regent, inform him of what is due to you, show him your situation, and if you have a particular desire for anything, say so boldly. I guarantee that he will grant your request." "Monsieur, you are too good, and I shall not fail. I hope, then, that out of the first money which comes into the treasury " "You will be paid. I give you my word."

When McMahon came to be examined before the Council, it was already the morning of the 23rd; he boldly avowed his own part in the plot, and declared that what was that day to be done was now beyond the power of man to prevent. He was committed close prisoner to the Castle where he had hoped to command, and search was made for the other leaders in town.

When I saw from my window the niece walking with these German girls, I went into the garden and met them. I called one of them, and asked her who she was. She told me, boldly, that she was a Countess Palatine of Lutzelstein. "By the left hand?" I asked. "No," she replied, "I am not illegitimate; the young Count Palatine married my mother, who is of the house of Gehlen."

'You have very little to thank me for, said Louis, wringing his hand, and turning aside, as if unable yet to face the full extent of the evil. 'Never fear for us, continued James, boldly; 'we shall struggle on. Mens conscia, you see I can't forget to be a schoolmaster. 'But what are you about? Where are you going? 'To London.

This was the first time I had had chance to demand them of another human being. Mother Borton gave me a leer. "I wish I could tell you, my dear, but I don't know." "You mean you dare not tell me," I said boldly. "You have done me a great service, but if I am to save myself from the dangers that surround me I must know more. Can't you see that?" "Yes," she nodded.

It is a powerful animal with a tawny hide, larger than the largest dog, and more like a tiger than a lion. It will seldom attack man, unless it can take him at a disadvantage, and if boldly met will run off rather than fight. When pressed by hunger, however, it is very savage, and with its sharp claws and teeth proves a formidable antagonist.

"All that does not convince me," sighed Durtal. "I do not know where I am; I am afraid of a confessor, of others, of myself; it is foolish, but it is stronger than I. I cannot gain the upper hand." "You are afraid of the water; imitate Gribouille, throw yourself in boldly; look, suppose I write to La Trappe this very day to say you are coming; when?" "Oh!" cried Durtal, "wait a while."

I wish I had the driving of them; and I should not mind the selling, either!" "Are they the highland cattle which Will Brinsmead bought for him at Saint Faith's?" asked a voice, so close to the two speakers that they both started. "Come out into the moonlight, friend," said Jack, boldly; "I don't answer questions to a man that keeps out of sight."

And I would boldly draw the conclusion that the responsibility for the war is shared at least equally by Christians and non-Christians.