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Eudoxia was alone in her private apartment , seated on a low couch , her head resting on her hand , and her eyes fixed on the ground . She was buried in thought only a slight movement of one slender foot showed some impatience or ...
Eudoxia was alone in her private apartment , seated on a low couch , her head resting on her hand , and her eyes fixed on the ground . She was buried in thought only a slight movement of one slender foot showed some impatience or ...
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Most noble Eudoxia , your proposal is declined , with humble thanks for your condescending sympathy . " " Amantius ! " Her voice trembled with indignation , and her eye flashed threateningly . " Most noble Lady , it is as I said .
Most noble Eudoxia , your proposal is declined , with humble thanks for your condescending sympathy . " " Amantius ! " Her voice trembled with indignation , and her eye flashed threateningly . " Most noble Lady , it is as I said .
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Eudoxia was very pale , her lips were trembling , and her eyes dim : she held her youngest child , Pulcheria , in her arms , the little Flaccilla was clinging to her dress : she came quickly to Arcadius and knelt at his feet .
Eudoxia was very pale , her lips were trembling , and her eyes dim : she held her youngest child , Pulcheria , in her arms , the little Flaccilla was clinging to her dress : she came quickly to Arcadius and knelt at his feet .
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Contents
CAVALIERE DE ROSSI ON THE HISTORY OF ST CALLISTUS | 1 |
MEMOIRS OF AN EMIGRE OFFICER | 13 |
LOOK UP AND SPEAK TO ME | 26 |
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