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Bevis chivalrous medieval knight, righting wrongs in Europe. [Br. Lit.: Bevis of Hampton] See : Chivalry Bevis mastiff who “saved his master by his fidelity.” [Br. Lit.: Woodstock] See : Loyalty How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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He would tell you the mismanagements of John Hickathrift, find fault with the passionate temper of Bevis of Southampton, and loved St. This Brass was an attorney of no very good repute, from Bevis Marks in the city of London; he was a tall, meagre man, with a nose like a wen, a protruding forehead, retreating eyes, and hair of a deep red. ``Ay,'' said Fitzurse, ``such is indeed the fashion of Richard---a true knight-errant he, and will wander in wild adventure, trusting the prowess of his single arm, like any Sir Guy or Sir Bevis, while the weighty affairs of his kingdom slumber, and his own safety is endangered. |
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