"[...]been taken with a sudden sinking spell. One of the monks, who practised the art of medicine, hurried to the bedside with a cordial, which he hastened to administer. Then Francesco, seeing his father sink back into a torpor, left his side and went to a table on which had been placed some barley bread, venison and wine. Of this he seemed in great need indeed, being thoroughly exhausted from the long ride and the enervating emotions through which he had passed since receiving the fatal summons. Those who had been present ...
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"[...]been taken with a sudden sinking spell. One of the monks, who practised the art of medicine, hurried to the bedside with a cordial, which he hastened to administer. Then Francesco, seeing his father sink back into a torpor, left his side and went to a table on which had been placed some barley bread, venison and wine. Of this he seemed in great need indeed, being thoroughly exhausted from the long ride and the enervating emotions through which he had passed since receiving the fatal summons. Those who had been present in the chamber when he arrived, had now re-entered. In a corner, whence they cast occasional glances at the stricken man and at the youth who was devouring his repast with nervous haste, two confessors and the monk who had administered the cordial, sat whispering together in[...]."
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Garrett, E H. New. Trade paperback (US). Glued binding. 352 p. In Stock. 100% Money Back Guarantee. Brand New, Perfect Condition, allow 4-14 business days for standard shipping. To Alaska, Hawaii, U.S. protectorate, P.O. box, and APO/FPO addresses allow 4-28 business days for Standard shipping. No expedited shipping. All orders placed with expedited shipping will be cancelled. Over 3, 000, 000 happy customers.
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Garrett, E H. Fine. Trade paperback (US). Glued binding. 352 p. In Stock. 100% Money Back Guarantee. Brand New, Perfect Condition, allow 4-14 business days for standard shipping. To Alaska, Hawaii, U.S. protectorate, P.O. box, and APO/FPO addresses allow 4-28 business days for Standard shipping. No expedited shipping. All orders placed with expedited shipping will be cancelled. Over 3, 000, 000 happy customers.
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Near Fine with no dust jacket. No dustjacket.; Inscribed by the Author, "with compliments of Nathan Gallizier." Decorations by P. Verburg and Pictures by E. H. Garrett. A handsome book with wine cloth decorated hardcover with gilt lettering, no dust jacket, 335 pages plus ads. Four full page colored prints, including frontispiece. This is a vivid and powerful romance of the thirteenth century in the times of the great Ghibelline wars.; Signed by Author.
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Very Good with no dust jacket. Missing dust jacket, some fading to spine; Red boards with gilt title; Signed by author on free front end paper "With compliments of Nathan Gallizier" 1st Edition; 332 pages.
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