Subjects

Extracts from Literature

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With Hymns and Sweet Perfumes

Elfric imagines how the Virgin Mary went to her eternal home.

536

King Arthur’s Last Request

The legendary British warrior makes ready for his final journey, leaving Sir Bedivere with one last duty to perform.

537

‘God Tempers the Wind to the Shorn Lamb’

Mary Mason could not forgive herself for a past misdeed.

538

Turning the Tide

King Canute enacted a memorable demonstration of the limits of government power.

539

Xerxes Scourges the Hellespont

The Persian King felt that a lord of his majesty should not have to take any nonsense from an overgrown river.

540

Mr Snawley Thinks Ahead

Mr Snawley has two stepsons he would like to offload, and Mr Squeers seems just the right person to help him.