"733. As the best Wine makes the sharpest Vinegar, so the deepest Love turns to the deadliest Hatred."

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"God save King Robert! then, say I," vociferated Alan, eagerly grasping the knight's hand. "Sit, sit, Sir Knight; and for the love of heaven, speak more of this most wondrous tale. Erewhile, we hear of…"