Memnon the Philosopher or Human Wisdom part 2
But, says Memnon, I must think a little of how I am to regulate my fortune; why, my desires are moderate, my wealth is...
Norman West part 2
Afterwards directly he saw that the Emperor had commenced battle with the Latins on the land-side, he himself was to come as quickly as...
Norman West part 18
The Chiauss consented to this and pledged himself to the Emperor not to return home, after he had received holy baptism. Since he had...
Memnon the Philosopher or Human Wisdom part 3
Their discourse was full of tenderness, which redoubled as pften as their eyes met. Memnon took her affairs exceedingly to heart, and felt himself...
Norman West part 3
II Here I must interrupt the thread of the story a while to relate how the Emperor suppressed the Paulicians. He could not bear...
Norman West part 19
The Emperor then tried his former plan, that is, he dissipated the foragers and forced Apelchasem to sue for terms of peace. But as...
Memnon the Philosopher or Human Wisdom part 4
He sleeps out his debauch, and when his head has got a little clear, he sends his servant to the Receiver General of the...
Victory over the Turks part 13
V As he proceeded further, the barbarians did not shew themselves, but Monolycus followed him and lay in wait for the army with a...
Norman West part 4
Within a short time the Emperor took pity on the imprisoned Manichaeans, and those who desired Christian baptism were not refused even this boon....
Norman West part 20
In pursuit, then, of these plans he determined first to build some buccaneering vessels, as he had taken Cius (a town on the coast...
