Excerpt: ... hard terms he could not refrain from weeping bitterly, and wailing and lamentation arose all round him. Should all starve together, or sacrifice their best and most honored after all suffering in common so long? Then a voice was heard; it was that of the richest burgher in the town, Eustache de St. Pierre. 'Messieurs high and low, ' he said, 'it would be a sad pity to suffer so many people to die through hunger, if it could be prevented; and to hinder it would be meritorious in the eyes of our Saviour. I have such faith and trust in finding grace before God, if I die to save my townsmen, that I name myself as the first of the six.' As the burgher ceased, his fellow townsmen wept aloud, and many, amid tears and groans, threw themselves at his feet in a transport of grief and gratitude. Another citizen, very rich and respected, rose up and said, 'I will be second to my comrade, Eustache.' His name was Jean Daire. After him, Jacques Wissant, another very rich man, offered himself as companion to these, who were both his cousins; and his brother Pierre would not be left behind: and two more, unnamed, made up this gallant band of men willing to offer their lives for the rescue of their fellow townsmen. Sir Jean de Vienne mounted a little horse--for he had been wounded, and was still lame--and came to the gate with them, followed by all the people of the town, weeping and wailing, yet, for their own sakes and their children's not daring to prevent the sacrifice. The gates were opened, the governor and the six passed out, and the gates were again shut behind them. Sir Jean then rode up to Sir Walter Mauny, and told him how these burghers had voluntarily offered themselves, begging him to do all in his power to save them; and Sir Walter promised with his whole heart to plead their cause. De Vienne then went back into the town, full of heaviness and anxiety; and the six citizens were led by Sir Walter to the presence of the King, in his full Court. They all..
Product Identifiers
Publisher
Krause Publications
ISBN-10
0896894681
ISBN-13
9780896894686
eBay Product ID (ePID)
57001420
Product Key Features
Author
Denise Rago, David Rago
Language
English
Topic
Pottery & Ceramics, Antiques & Collectibles
Illustrator
Yes
Dimensions
Item Length
10.9in
Item Height
0.8in
Item Width
8.2in
Item Weight
35 Oz
Additional Product Features
Book Title
Weller Pottery : Identification and Price Guide
LeafCats
378
Lc Classification Number
Nk4210.W45r34 2007
Copyright Date
2007
Format
Trade Paperback
Target Audience
Trade
Publication Year
2007
Series
Warman'S Ser.
Number of Pages
256 Pages
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