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... determined to avenge his death . But the nobles were worn out by their many battles , and did not listen to his proposal . peace was kept for two or three years : but Kenneth , determined not to be defeated , had recourse to stratagem ...
... determined to avenge his death . But the nobles were worn out by their many battles , and did not listen to his proposal . peace was kept for two or three years : but Kenneth , determined not to be defeated , had recourse to stratagem ...
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... determined if possible to surprise the English , and therefore gave orders , that the marches , though forced , should be made with the greatest caution . To prevent any sign of their approach being discovered by the enemy he commanded ...
... determined if possible to surprise the English , and therefore gave orders , that the marches , though forced , should be made with the greatest caution . To prevent any sign of their approach being discovered by the enemy he commanded ...
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... determined to commence the engagement with the men at arms and the archers . But the Galwegians , who were boastful of their achievements , would not hear of this , and claimed for themselves the honour of leading the van of the army ...
... determined to commence the engagement with the men at arms and the archers . But the Galwegians , who were boastful of their achievements , would not hear of this , and claimed for themselves the honour of leading the van of the army ...
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... determined to invade it by sea and land . Alexander went out to give him battle , and met him at Largo , where a fierce encounter took place . The issue would have been uncertain , had not a violent storm arisen , and shattered many of ...
... determined to invade it by sea and land . Alexander went out to give him battle , and met him at Largo , where a fierce encounter took place . The issue would have been uncertain , had not a violent storm arisen , and shattered many of ...
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... . At this time Edward I. was King of England . He was fully determined , if possible , to make himself master of Scotland . In order to accom- T son . plish his design , he was anxious to 34 [ 1286 . HISTORY OF SCOTLAND .
... . At this time Edward I. was King of England . He was fully determined , if possible , to make himself master of Scotland . In order to accom- T son . plish his design , he was anxious to 34 [ 1286 . HISTORY OF SCOTLAND .
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