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An interesting diptych, sixteen inches by six, is inscribed, "Flavius Strategius Apius, illustrious man, count of the most fervent servants, and consul in ordinary." This consul was invested in 539; the work was made in Rome, but it is the property of the Cathedral of Orviedo in Spain, where it is regarded as a priceless treasure.
His companions, who had hitherto not uttered a word, all repeated, 'Good night, Sir, and adjusting their cloaks followed him." This anecdote greatly impressed the General Committee. I have introduced them at several meetings." Whilst at Orviedo, Borrow began to be very uneasy about the state of affairs at the capital.
"The following seizures have already been made, though some have not as yet been officially announced: The Society's books at Orviedo, Pontevedra, Salamanca, Santiago, Seville, and Valladolid. "It appears from your letters that the depots in the South of Spain have escaped. I am glad of it, although it be at my own expense. I see the hand of the Lord throughout the late transactions.
Now the entero would be engaged in a deadly struggle with some gloomy mule; again, by rushing among a crowd outside a posada, he would do infinite damage and earn for his master and himself an evil name. It was at Orviedo that he received a striking tribute from a number of Spanish gentlemen.
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