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86 1 Mahom: the most usual form of the name 'Mohammed' during the Middle Ages; retained, for effect, in the oath par Mahom. l'échappa belle: 'had a narrow escape'; cf. note to 8 18. 86 3 si ... n'avait envoyé: note the omission of pas after the conjunction si; cf. note to 36 16. 86 7 l'homme
The Truth about Louvain. Sir, In all British fairness some prominence might be given to the very narrow escape Brussels had from the terrible fate of Louvain, as described in the Daily Telegraph by its capable correspondent, Mr. Gerald Morgan. He states that, «accompanied by Richard Harding Davis», he was «permitted by the Germans to follow» their Army.
In 1562 he was wounded in the head by a fall, and it is thought by many that his reason was thereby impaired. His father's treatment of him became harsher, and the important positions at the Court were occupied by his enemies; he made two vain attempts to escape from Spain, and intelligence was brought to the King that his son was forming designs against his life.
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