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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
PublisherKrause Publications
ISBN-100896894681
ISBN-139780896894686
eBay Product ID (ePID)57001420
Product Key Features
LanguageEnglish
TopicPottery & Ceramics, Antiques & Collectibles
AuthorDenise Rago, David Rago
IllustratorYes
Dimensions
Item Height0.8in
Item Length10.9in
Item Width8.2in
Item Weight35 Oz
Additional Product Features
Publication Year2007
SeriesWarman'S Ser.
FormatTrade Paperback
Book TitleWeller Pottery : Identification and Price Guide
Target AudienceTrade
Lc Classification NumberNk4210.W45r34 2007
Number of Pages256 Pages
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- 16. Jul. 2023
Greatcollector information from one of the top appraisers in the country.
A great feference book for the Weller Collector.Bestätigter Kauf: Ja
- 01. Okt. 2024
Weller Pottery
Very nice book. Filled with a lot of good information.Bestätigter Kauf: Ja
- 17. Mai. 2016
Great identifying photos and good info on pattern dates. One of the better reference books!
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- 03. Feb. 2018
Great book. Thanks
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- 28. Mai. 2019
Great resource!
Shows a lot of beautiful wellerBestätigter Kauf: JaArtikelzustand: Gebraucht
- 02. Nov. 2015
Weller Pottery Guide
I received a New, un-read copy, tremendous value for a bargain price.Bestätigter Kauf: JaArtikelzustand: Gebraucht
- 22. Jul. 2020
Great pics
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