| 单词 | florin |
| 例句 | Built of stout timber, banded with iron, beset with florin spikes, the door did not appear to be locked. Redwall 1986-10-23T00:00:00Z Matthias was already counting the florin spikes that were driven into the door. Redwall 1986-10-23T00:00:00Z He knew the need for it, the feel of it in the hand, the seductive power of ducats, florins, groats and pure gold. Money and Morals Sharing the Stage With Shakespeare 2013-06-18T21:31:46Z The raiders then gathered manuscripts, printed books and other items including gold florins, the letter said. Church Leaders Sue Princeton Over ‘Stolen’ Manuscripts 2018-12-14T05:00:00Z Number of florins offered as a similar prize by the States General of the Netherlands. Unraveling a knotty problem 2015-03-12T04:00:00Z The price was 60 florins’ worth of trade goods, not the 24 dollars of legend, but the exact sum is virtually impossible to translate into a modern currency. Building the American Republic, Volume 2 2018-01-18T00:00:00Z The coins, called a florin, a leopard and a helm, were minted in early 1344, but withdrawn within months. Gold coins lost in Black Death confusion found in Reepham 2021-06-20T04:00:00Z His fine was 5,000 florins and two years’ banishment, with a permanent ban from public office. Dante's descendant seeks to overturn poet's 1302 corruption conviction 2021-02-01T05:00:00Z The senate voted immediately to grant Galileo an appointment for life at the University of Padua in Italy, with an annual salary of 1,000 florins — back when 1,000 florins really meant something1. Discovery is always political 2019-09-23T04:00:00Z In the Netherlands, local lotteries in the 1600s offered wine goblets and silver sword handles as minor prizes; the powerball gave you a full silver table service worth 4,000 florins. This is why we can have nice things 2016-04-01T04:00:00Z In the end, the bribes added up to eight hundred and fifty-two thousand florins. How to Finance an Emperor’s Election 2015-09-11T04:00:00Z Millions of florins Franz Liszt had earned on his triumphal career—for others. Franz Liszt 2012-05-22T15:16:50.923Z Groot then endeavored to procure from Urban VI. papal commissions as preacher and inquisitor, and sent to Rome ten florins to pay for the bulls. A History of The Inquisition of The Middle Ages; volume II 2012-04-18T02:00:12.957Z In the Transylvanian variant, a merchant’s son while on a journey pays fifty florins, half of his capital, for the burial of a dead man. The Grateful Dead The History of a Folk Story 2012-04-11T02:00:32.697Z In 1632, Rembrandt painted his famous "School of Anatomy," now at the Hague, for which the Dutch government, two centuries later, gave thirty-two thousand florins. Famous European Artists 2012-04-07T02:00:30.487Z The Hudson’s Bay Company, which has trading-posts throughout British Columbia, took advantage of the fact to give change for American money, on their steamers, in English florins, obtaining them on the island. The Sea: Its Stirring Story of Adventure, Peril, & Heroism. Volume 1 2012-04-03T02:00:38.807Z Next, he granted her an annuity of twenty thousand florins. Superwomen 2012-04-03T02:00:38.047Z In the purse of another, more wealthy, were found two florins—a booty which scarce proved profitable, for the wood to burn him and a comrade cost sixty-two sols and six deniers. A History of The Inquisition of The Middle Ages; volume II 2012-04-18T02:00:12.957Z On a second journey he pays one hundred florins, again one-half of his store, for the ransom of a princess who has been imprisoned while out doing charity incognito. The Grateful Dead The History of a Folk Story 2012-04-11T02:00:32.697Z He was buried simply in the West Church, so simply that the registered expense of his burial is fifteen florins! Famous European Artists 2012-04-07T02:00:30.487Z There is now near a million and a half of florins, so that I beg I may be permitted to receive my salary here. The Diplomatic Correspondence of the American Revolution (Volume VI) 2012-04-03T02:00:34.180Z A reward of five thousand florins was offered by Lord Stanhope, for the discovery of the assassin, but without effect—nor was the mystery which involved Caspar's story ever fully unravelled. Curiosities of Human Nature 2012-04-03T02:00:27.167Z The nominee was to receive an annual salary of two hundred gold florins assessed upon all the dioceses in the proportion of their contributions to the apostolic chamber. A History of The Inquisition of The Middle Ages; volume II 2012-04-18T02:00:12.957Z In the ticket-pocket of his overcoat a splendid unforeseen shilling—a florin and a sixpence in the velveteen jacket he had not worn since last year. The Literary Sense 2012-04-02T02:00:28.147Z To gain this beautiful collection of works of art, Rembrandt spared no money, paying eighty-six dollars for a single engraving of Lucas van Leyden's, and fourteen hundred florins for fourteen proofs from the same painter. Famous European Artists 2012-04-07T02:00:30.487Z Over against it I have given credit for the cash I received of Messrs de Neufvilles' loan, six thousand six hundred and fifty florins. The Diplomatic Correspondence of the American Revolution (Volume VI) 2012-04-03T02:00:34.180Z Avignon he had purchased: Joan, queen of Naples, had ceded this place to him for eighty thousand florins, which, it is said, were never paid. The Power Of The Popes 2012-03-27T02:00:20.043Z He received from the Emperor Wenceslaus the investiture and dukedom of Milan, for which he paid the sum of 100,000 florins, and now saw himself undisputed master of Lombardy. Harper's New Monthly Magazine, Vol. 1. No 1, June 1850 2012-03-21T02:00:31.390Z Phœbe, in a low voice, told of the conversation between her father and herself, and of his giving her a florin for a birthday present. Miser Farebrother, Volume I (of 3) A Novel 2012-03-13T02:00:28.227Z He was allowed two years in which to complete it, with a monthly salary of six gold florins. Famous European Artists 2012-04-07T02:00:30.487Z Gentlemen, the commissioners of the bank; please to pay N. N. five thousand florins. The Diplomatic Correspondence of the American Revolution (Volume VI) 2012-04-03T02:00:34.180Z Who has not read of the nocturnal adventures of Andreuccio, who came from Pisa to Naples to buy horses with twenty gold florins in his pocket? Naples Past and Present 2012-03-13T02:00:23.473Z The housemaid came; to have six florins per month. 20th July. Life of Beethoven 2012-03-12T03:00:21.693Z The Prince paid the victors thirteen thousand florins, which it took heavy wagons two weeks to convey from Fogaras to Nagyszeben. The Slaves of the Padishah 2012-03-06T03:00:24.060Z “You have twenty-seven florins to come to you,” said Master Dinu, and he did not seem to have the courage to look Sandu in the face. Roumanian Stories Translated from the Original Roumanian 2012-02-28T03:00:27.310Z “If this realm could be saved at the expense of three florins,” exclaimed the papal envoy, Antonio Burgio, “there is not a man here willing to make the sacrifice.” Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 13, Slice 8 "Hudson River" to "Hurstmonceaux" 2012-02-24T03:00:27.173Z Throw him a couple of florins for me,” cried he to his aid-de-camp, who just rode in; “and do you, sir, join your ranks, I must look for another orderly.” Harper's New Monthly Magazine, Vol IV. No. XX. January, 1852. 2012-02-24T03:00:24.390Z I pay 1000 florins rent; figure to yourself the misery which this paper-money causes. Life of Beethoven 2012-03-12T03:00:21.693Z But Michael Teleki, in addition to his countly escutcheon, got a present of a silver table service which cost ten thousand florins. The Slaves of the Padishah 2012-03-06T03:00:24.060Z But, even in spite of his diffidence, he thought so highly of him that had he asked for four florins a week he would gladly have given it sooner than let him go away. Roumanian Stories Translated from the Original Roumanian 2012-02-28T03:00:27.310Z So natural when they have happened—this thing had even happened once before—so unlikely to be thought of beforehand, they are indeed florins marked by the cunning hand of chance. Second String 2012-02-11T03:03:54.390Z Ten florins per head was "his charge for hanging, and he burned delinquents "alive at the rate of fourteen florins apiece. The Works of Robert G. Ingersoll, Vol. 5 (of 12) Dresden Edition?Discussions 2012-02-11T03:03:49.813Z We were also obliged to procure for him a great arm-chair, which cost fifty florins, on which he rests daily at least for half an hour, whilst his room and bed are arranging. Life of Beethoven 2012-03-12T03:00:21.693Z "Because we have agreed not to make use of till it has mounted up to a million florins." The Slaves of the Padishah 2012-03-06T03:00:24.060Z Master Dinu, not knowing what he wanted it for, nor how much he needed, asked whether two florins would be enough. Roumanian Stories Translated from the Original Roumanian 2012-02-28T03:00:27.310Z "Lead us not into temptation" was all very well in church; in secular life, if you suspected a servant of dishonesty, you marked a florin and left it on the mantelpiece. Second String 2012-02-11T03:03:54.390Z For ap- "plying the 'Spanish boot' his fee was only two "florins. The Works of Robert G. Ingersoll, Vol. 5 (of 12) Dresden Edition?Discussions 2012-02-11T03:03:49.813Z The sum of one thousand florins, as sent by the Philharmonic Society, was found untouched. Life of Beethoven 2012-03-12T03:00:21.693Z "Well," said he, "this seventeen hundred florins of ours will at any rate purchase one of the counties in this kingdom of yours." The Slaves of the Padishah 2012-03-06T03:00:24.060Z One and a half florins a week seemed so very little to him, but Sandu was simple and glad to get work, and he did not ask for much. Roumanian Stories Translated from the Original Roumanian 2012-02-28T03:00:27.310Z He had to leave his marked florin on the mantelpiece. Second String 2012-02-11T03:03:54.390Z Five florins were paid to him every time he "subjected a refractory witness to the torture of the "rack. The Works of Robert G. Ingersoll, Vol. 5 (of 12) Dresden Edition?Discussions 2012-02-11T03:03:49.813Z If you could induce the directors to give up the thousand florins it would save much trouble, and perhaps a lawsuit. Life of Beethoven 2012-03-12T03:00:21.693Z I certainly wouldn't have taken a florin less from anyone else. The Slaves of the Padishah 2012-03-06T03:00:24.060Z To this end he estimated the losses and injuries which he had sustained at 500 Rhenish florins, and made a declaration to that effect on oath, with two joint-swearers. Secret Societies of the Middle Ages 2012-02-09T03:00:11.637Z He had marked some florins—opportunities for private meetings rather clumsily offered; they had not been taken. Second String 2012-02-11T03:03:54.390Z It grieved him a little that for his two offices he had been obliged to pay and to borrow no larger a sum than 135 florins, 41 kreutzers and one halfpenny. Translations from the German (Vol 3 of 3) Tales by Musaeus, Tieck, Richter 2012-02-08T03:00:20.643Z The prince assigned to him a yearly allowance of six hundred florins, which he was to receive till he should obtain some permanent appointment; and at that time this was no insignificant sum. Life of Beethoven 2012-03-12T03:00:21.693Z This was all removed, leaving a hole in the septum about the size of a florin. New, Old, and Forgotten Remedies: Papers by Many Writers 2012-02-05T03:00:10Z In 1750, 30 florins was considered to be the highest sum to which any one of his panels was entitled. Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 7, Slice 8 "Cube" to "Daguerre, Louis" 2012-01-31T03:00:17.257Z Chance had put a marked florin on the mantelpiece for Wellgood; what were the chances of its being stolen, and of the theft being traced? Second String 2012-02-11T03:03:54.390Z The Conrector received his 135 florins, 43 kreutzers, one halfpenny Frankish; but no answer: the dog remained without name, his master without parsonage. Translations from the German (Vol 3 of 3) Tales by Musaeus, Tieck, Richter 2012-02-08T03:00:20.643Z The sum to be paid by the publishers would be 10,000 florins, Vienna currency. Life of Beethoven 2012-03-12T03:00:21.693Z However, in many countries the damage caused by fire has largely increased: in Baden, for instance, by 100,000 florins a year. Principles of Political Economy, Vol. II 2012-01-25T03:00:34.150Z "Thank you, sir," she said, returning me the change out of a florin. The Story of Charles Strange Vol. 2 (of 3) A Novel 2012-01-22T03:00:21.457Z Then suddenly getting a florin from my pocket, I stiffened my nerves and slid it into her palm. The White Peacock 2012-01-14T03:00:21.627Z Gold ornaments, censers, chalices, crucifixes of rare workmanship and precious stuffs, were divided into lots and sold, partly to Arezzo for 14,000 golden florins, and partly to Florence for a larger sum. The Story of Assisi 2012-01-14T03:00:18.710Z I have found myself compelled to apply for the whole sum of 1000 florins, as I was just under the unpleasant necessity of raising money, which would have occasioned me fresh embarrassment. Life of Beethoven 2012-03-12T03:00:21.693Z On the other hand, Austria was over-hasty when it went over from the prohibition of foreign silk stuffs to duties of 180 florins per cwt. Principles of Political Economy, Vol. II 2012-01-25T03:00:34.150Z An ordinary Latin Bible cost 360 florins, and one nicely written out by monks even brought 500 dollars. Life of Luther with several introductory and concluding chapters from general church history 2012-01-12T03:00:13.267Z After her death it came into the possession of a barber-surgeon of Bruges from whom Mary, Queen of Hungary, bought it in exchange for a place worth a hundred florins a year. The First Governess of the Netherlands, Margaret of Austria 2012-01-10T03:00:13.777Z To enable her to support this dignity the King endowed her with an annuity of twenty thousand florins. Lola Montez An Adventuress of the 'Forties 2012-01-08T03:00:19.240Z At the sale of his effects, M. Tobias Haslinger bought this work for 100 florins!!! and from this it is easy to imagine what prices were paid at that auction for articles of less value. Life of Beethoven 2012-03-12T03:00:21.693Z Hungary, from 1831 to 1840, had a yearly exportation of 46 million florins to Austria, and an importation of only 30 millions. Principles of Political Economy, Vol. II 2012-01-25T03:00:34.150Z For his services he received 80 florins, together with traveling expenses for himself and his servants, and provender for three horses. Life of Luther with several introductory and concluding chapters from general church history 2012-01-12T03:00:13.267Z She summoned the States, and again begged for 100,000 florins. The First Governess of the Netherlands, Margaret of Austria 2012-01-10T03:00:13.777Z A million florins were saved in the army estimates, and official salaries were seriously cut down. Lola Montez An Adventuress of the 'Forties 2012-01-08T03:00:19.240Z Beethoven had to pay an annual impost, called a class-tax, amounting to twenty-one florins. Life of Beethoven 2012-03-12T03:00:21.693Z A tax of 1 florin in 1852 meant about 1,200 florins worth of property. Principles of Political Economy, Vol. II 2012-01-25T03:00:34.150Z Although my salary is but 200 florins, yet every year I must spend 500 for housekeeping and in the kitchen, not to speak of the children, other luxuries, and alms. Life of Luther with several introductory and concluding chapters from general church history 2012-01-12T03:00:13.267Z Other ambassadors, officers, and gentlemen received various gifts and presents to the amount of five thousand florins. The First Governess of the Netherlands, Margaret of Austria 2012-01-10T03:00:13.777Z Her income, including a recent addition from the King, is seventy thousand florins, or little more than five thousand pounds. Lola Montez An Adventuress of the 'Forties 2012-01-08T03:00:19.240Z I want cash; I have had a loss of 600 florins in my yearly salary. Life of Beethoven 2012-03-12T03:00:21.693Z Now, Belgium, 300 million florins, in Austrian evidences of indebtedness. Principles of Political Economy, Vol. II 2012-01-25T03:00:34.150Z On the 21st of September, 1522, it appeared and sold at 1½ florins. Life of Luther with several introductory and concluding chapters from general church history 2012-01-12T03:00:13.267Z From the time of her appointment as regent she has given her time and money for her nephew's service, without touching a 'denier,' and spent more than three thousand florins from her own income. The First Governess of the Netherlands, Margaret of Austria 2012-01-10T03:00:13.777Z The heavy bags were clapped on the counter, and the unsuspecting trader, believing the coins to be florins, pressed fresh supplies upon his illustrious client, who loaded his men with goods and departed. The Fijians A Study of the Decay of Custom 2011-12-30T03:00:25.917Z The first Schnorrer, feverishly tearing open his package, had found a florin, and, as by electricity, all except the blind beggar were aware that Joseph Grobstock was distributing florins. The King of Schnorrers Grotesques and Fantasies 2011-12-28T03:00:34.587Z All difficulties it was thought could be obviated by adopting a florin of exactly 10 grms. weight, corresponding to the decimal metric system, and .945 fine. The History of Currency, 1252 to 1896 2011-12-24T03:07:52.717Z Luther's income was very small; he received a salary of 200 florins. Life of Luther with several introductory and concluding chapters from general church history 2012-01-12T03:00:13.267Z In short, this cup, surmounted by a great and beautiful emerald, was valued at more than four thousand golden florins. The First Governess of the Netherlands, Margaret of Austria 2012-01-10T03:00:13.777Z There was a broad pink circle, as large as a florin, around the mark of the trident, and it smarted and burned as the sting of a wasp. The Heart of Denise and Other Tales 2011-12-14T03:00:15.733Z Give me a florin, I have earned it.” The Legend of Ulenspiegel, Volume I (of 2) And Lamme Goedzak, and their Adventures Heroical, Joyous and Glorious in the Land of Flanders and Elsewhere 2011-12-10T03:00:17.800Z From 1842-49 more than 85 1⁄4 millions of florins in nominal value were called in and were recoined in new silver pieces. The History of Currency, 1252 to 1896 2011-12-24T03:07:52.717Z I will take the furniture back for two pieces, although it has deteriorated by wear and tear to the value of a florin, and you will still owe one piece. The Honour of Savelli A Romance 2011-12-10T03:00:15.560Z At another time she tells him that she will be forced to become 'bankrupt' if she cannot quickly raise '24,000 florins from the King of England.' The First Governess of the Netherlands, Margaret of Austria 2012-01-10T03:00:13.777Z You will remember the dream of the "three bad theatre tickets for one florin and a half." A General Introduction to Psychoanalysis 2011-12-06T03:00:21.763Z And they gave three florins to Ulenspiegel, who departed, first perforce restoring to them the robe of crimson silk. The Legend of Ulenspiegel, Volume I (of 2) And Lamme Goedzak, and their Adventures Heroical, Joyous and Glorious in the Land of Flanders and Elsewhere 2011-12-10T03:00:17.800Z For more than a century and a half the florin had been the unit of all transactions. The History of Currency, 1252 to 1896 2011-12-24T03:07:52.717Z Coppers were freely flung in, and as the little animal stopped before me, I dropped in a florin, and stooped to pat its head. The Honour of Savelli A Romance 2011-12-10T03:00:15.560Z After much consultation they decided to borrow seven hundred florins from the priests of Our Lady of Bourg. The First Governess of the Netherlands, Margaret of Austria 2012-01-10T03:00:13.777Z Her sister-in-law had received 150 florins as a present from her husband, and knew no better, the poor goose, than to hasten to the jeweler and spend the money on a piece of jewelry. A General Introduction to Psychoanalysis 2011-12-06T03:00:21.763Z Go, then, my boy, with God’s grace, and to enliven your way take these three florins and this string of saveloys.” The Legend of Ulenspiegel, Volume I (of 2) And Lamme Goedzak, and their Adventures Heroical, Joyous and Glorious in the Land of Flanders and Elsewhere 2011-12-10T03:00:17.800Z The standard of Austria remained nominally the silver florin of the convention of 1857, although in actual practice the currency was paper. The History of Currency, 1252 to 1896 2011-12-24T03:07:52.717Z "I do," I said, and the memory of a bag of florins which accompanied this same Luigi on his disappearance one fine day came to my mind. The Honour of Savelli A Romance 2011-12-10T03:00:15.560Z Rodney drank what was in his glass, placed a florin on the counter, and left the place without a word. A Master of Deception 2011-11-30T03:00:12.357Z However, he produced a florin, with which the pot-boy disappeared, leaving the glasses on the table. A Hero of Romance 2011-11-30T03:00:11.457Z ‘So,’ said he, ‘take it to my brother Claes, with my blessing, these seven hundred gold florins carolus: tell him to live in comfort and think upon his soul’s salvation’.” The Legend of Ulenspiegel, Volume I (of 2) And Lamme Goedzak, and their Adventures Heroical, Joyous and Glorious in the Land of Flanders and Elsewhere 2011-12-10T03:00:17.800Z Throughout the history of independent Florence her gold coin type is always the florin. The History of Currency, 1252 to 1896 2011-12-24T03:07:52.717Z The rascal was alluding to my stolen florins. The Honour of Savelli A Romance 2011-12-10T03:00:15.560Z Malamocco this A. M., with three rowers—our own, and two others, who received one florin between them. From the Oak to the Olive A Plain record of a Pleasant Journey 2011-11-26T03:00:12.337Z I threw the Jew a florin, and he let go his hold, though my peasant shook his whip, and roared back at him long after we were out of sight and hearing. Incidents of Travel in Greece, Turkey, Russia, and Poland, 7th ed. Vol. 2 of 2 2011-11-11T03:00:31.270Z A Latin Bible, three gold florins, and some pewter pans that her neighbour coveted. The Legend of Ulenspiegel, Volume I (of 2) And Lamme Goedzak, and their Adventures Heroical, Joyous and Glorious in the Land of Flanders and Elsewhere 2011-12-10T03:00:17.800Z It was issued at an equivalence of 20 soldi, which were represented by 20 silver florins, already known. The History of Currency, 1252 to 1896 2011-12-24T03:07:52.717Z On peace being concluded in 1391, the town had to pay 12,562 florins, and this brought it into great financial difficulties. Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 11, Slice 1 "Franciscans" to "French Language" 2011-10-22T02:00:29.487Z The first bullet had struck behind the shoulder; and when the carcass was cut open we found a hole the size of a florin right through the heart. Life in an Indian Outpost 2011-10-19T02:00:19.943Z So, young Spinoza was offered an annual stipend of 1,000 florins if he would be silent upon his convictions and from time to time show himself at the synagogue. The International Jew The World's Foremost Problem 2011-10-16T02:00:19.257Z Claes must pay three florins for this sentence; but he gave still another to his son and furnished him with the habiliments of a pilgrim. The Legend of Ulenspiegel, Volume I (of 2) And Lamme Goedzak, and their Adventures Heroical, Joyous and Glorious in the Land of Flanders and Elsewhere 2011-12-10T03:00:17.800Z There is a second variation of the gold florin, apparently with regard to itself, which has given rise to much misunderstanding, and requires explanation. The History of Currency, 1252 to 1896 2011-12-24T03:07:52.717Z "I've just refused five florins to go less than half that distance," said another. A Night on the Borders of the Black Forest 2011-10-12T02:00:51.367Z The central portal is considered the masterpiece of Jacopo della Quercia, who was not overpaid by the three thousand golden florins he received for the work, considering that it took him twelve years to complete. Cathedral Cities of Italy 2011-10-12T02:00:42.597Z They admonished him, held out prospects of honor and emolument; it is even stated that at last in despair of reclaiming him they offered an annual pension of a thousand florins to purchase his silence. Creed And Deed A Series of Discourses 2011-10-12T02:00:40.147Z But if the constables take me, for having a child without being married, they will make me pay twenty florins, like a girl of loose life, and I shall be whipped on the marketplace.” The Legend of Ulenspiegel, Volume I (of 2) And Lamme Goedzak, and their Adventures Heroical, Joyous and Glorious in the Land of Flanders and Elsewhere 2011-12-10T03:00:17.800Z This will explain how it is possible to have mention of gold florins almost a century before the actual issuing of a real coin so named. The History of Currency, 1252 to 1896 2011-12-24T03:07:52.717Z "Which of these are we to take?" asked Bergheim, as he pulled out his purse and counted the stipulated number of florins into the palm of the driver. A Night on the Borders of the Black Forest 2011-10-12T02:00:51.367Z And he went to the shop of a Lombard goldsmith in that town, who had at one time and another lent him six-and-twenty florins. Flemish Legends 2011-10-10T02:00:21.467Z "What a shame to give twenty florins for a miserable old beast! you might have bought three young ones at the fair for that price." Iermola 2011-10-06T02:00:40.637Z Speaking with full assurance of nine florins: “Host,” said the blind men, proudly, “give us to eat and drink of your best.” The Legend of Ulenspiegel, Volume I (of 2) And Lamme Goedzak, and their Adventures Heroical, Joyous and Glorious in the Land of Flanders and Elsewhere 2011-12-10T03:00:17.800Z At the same time the gold gulden was advanced to 2 florins 56 kreutzers. The History of Currency, 1252 to 1896 2011-12-24T03:07:52.717Z Seeing no way out of his embarrassment, he had gone out and had succeeded in selling an old cloak for a few florins. The Jew 2011-10-06T02:00:34.840Z “Ah,” said the goldsmith, “then I pray, My Lord, that you will repay me my six-and-twenty florins.” Flemish Legends 2011-10-10T02:00:21.467Z He had indeed no certain income; but he never begged, and he managed, by doing his best, to pay very regularly a rent of twenty florins a year for his little garden and poor cottage. Iermola 2011-10-06T02:00:40.637Z The host, who had heard a mention of the nine florins, believed them to be in their pouches, and asked what they wished to have. The Legend of Ulenspiegel, Volume I (of 2) And Lamme Goedzak, and their Adventures Heroical, Joyous and Glorious in the Land of Flanders and Elsewhere 2011-12-10T03:00:17.800Z But at the same time a gold piece of 10 florins was allowed. The History of Currency, 1252 to 1896 2011-12-24T03:07:52.717Z And he gave her two florins for the wedding feast. The Legend of the Glorious Adventures of Tyl Ulenspiegel in the land of Flanders and elsewhere 2011-10-04T02:00:19.193Z His daughter Eva was able to maintain the extravagant establishment of her father for twenty-six years, when the debt resting on the castle reached three million florins. Church History, Vol. 3 of 3 2011-09-14T02:00:43.813Z My good Chwedko, take care of the goat; I will give you a florin, for you helped me very kindly. Iermola 2011-10-06T02:00:40.637Z When these rich and sappy hours were over, the baes said to them: “You have eaten well and drunk well, I want seven florins.” The Legend of Ulenspiegel, Volume I (of 2) And Lamme Goedzak, and their Adventures Heroical, Joyous and Glorious in the Land of Flanders and Elsewhere 2011-12-10T03:00:17.800Z Side by side with the worn silver coins there were issued 5 or 10-florin gold pieces, which had been coined to the amount of 172 1⁄2 millions of florins. The History of Currency, 1252 to 1896 2011-12-24T03:07:52.717Z But you must love me more, and not be cold to me like you were the other night, refusing to give me even ten florins, and denying that you had got them! The Legend of the Glorious Adventures of Tyl Ulenspiegel in the land of Flanders and elsewhere 2011-10-04T02:00:19.193Z Francke began his charitable labours with seven florins; but with undaunted faith he started his Orphanage, writing over its door the words of Isaiah xl. Church History, Vol. 3 of 3 2011-09-14T02:00:43.813Z Chwedko's wagon was not hired out for the next day; and the old man, having received two florins for his trouble, engaged positively to feign and lie. Iermola 2011-10-06T02:00:40.637Z And the darling would go away also, but not without giving him florins one or two. The Legend of Ulenspiegel, Volume I (of 2) And Lamme Goedzak, and their Adventures Heroical, Joyous and Glorious in the Land of Flanders and Elsewhere 2011-12-10T03:00:17.800Z This was regulated not by the florin but by 1⁄10 of the 10-florin gold piece. The History of Currency, 1252 to 1896 2011-12-24T03:07:52.717Z For this sentence Claes had to pay three florins: but he gave an extra florin to his son, and bought him a pilgrim’s habit. The Legend of the Glorious Adventures of Tyl Ulenspiegel in the land of Flanders and elsewhere 2011-10-04T02:00:19.193Z His hair, which was dark and wiry, was beginning to bleach at the temples; and up above one ear there was a little disk of downright silver, like a new florin. The Crime Doctor 2011-09-09T02:01:05.570Z He had to work three days, and work hard too, in order to earn two florins, which elsewhere is given for sixty sheaves. Iermola 2011-10-06T02:00:40.637Z “Needs must,” said Soetkin, “when the babe is borne to baptism, that we give two patards to the priest and a florin for the feasting.” The Legend of Ulenspiegel, Volume I (of 2) And Lamme Goedzak, and their Adventures Heroical, Joyous and Glorious in the Land of Flanders and Elsewhere 2011-12-10T03:00:17.800Z The operation cost the State 8 millions of florins, 7 millions being the loss on the old coins. The History of Currency, 1252 to 1896 2011-12-24T03:07:52.717Z “Here is the first bit of your rope,” and he gave him fifteen florins. The Legend of the Glorious Adventures of Tyl Ulenspiegel in the land of Flanders and elsewhere 2011-10-04T02:00:19.193Z I've dropped my two sovereigns and a florin into too many of their itching palms, beginning with the baronets and knights and ending up with the unknown adventures. The Crime Doctor 2011-09-09T02:01:05.570Z And Hudny would drive me out of my poor den if I did not give him his twenty florins at Michaelmas; and I must eat and take care of the baby. Iermola 2011-10-06T02:00:40.637Z Informers are to have the half of the victims’ goods, if the goods exceed not a hundred florins carolus.” The Legend of Ulenspiegel, Volume I (of 2) And Lamme Goedzak, and their Adventures Heroical, Joyous and Glorious in the Land of Flanders and Elsewhere 2011-12-10T03:00:17.800Z The confusion to which this led was due to the unstable nature of the imaginary money, which from 1312 continually depreciates in value, as compared with the actual hard florin money. The History of Currency, 1252 to 1896 2011-12-24T03:07:52.717Z “A scarlet ribbon, a buckle of gold, a pair of velvet slippers, or a florin piece for alms?” The Legend of the Glorious Adventures of Tyl Ulenspiegel in the land of Flanders and elsewhere 2011-10-04T02:00:19.193Z A day came when mules were seen approaching Bordeaux loaded with 70,000 good gold florins which the kings of France and Castille and the Duke of Anjou had sent to purchase his liberty. The Boy's Book of Heroes 2011-09-06T02:00:10.323Z "He must have, I think, about fifteen florins; and the cossack's widow will probably lend him something more." Iermola 2011-10-06T02:00:40.637Z He saw poor old women marching backwards, barefooted, for a florin and for the expiation of the sins of certain great ladies. The Legend of Ulenspiegel, Volume I (of 2) And Lamme Goedzak, and their Adventures Heroical, Joyous and Glorious in the Land of Flanders and Elsewhere 2011-12-10T03:00:17.800Z Nominally the gold rijder was still legal tender at 14 florins, but actually few specimens of it were in circulation. The History of Currency, 1252 to 1896 2011-12-24T03:07:52.717Z The Informers are to have one half of the property of their victims, if so be that such property does not exceed the value of one hundred florins.” The Legend of the Glorious Adventures of Tyl Ulenspiegel in the land of Flanders and elsewhere 2011-10-04T02:00:19.193Z It is a very good example of this master; and at the Gerrit Muller sale brought no less than 490 florins. The Standard Galleries - Holland 2011-09-06T02:00:08.153Z Seeing this, the old man gave a florin to his friend, embraced him, and sent him off, remaining alone in the room with the goat and the baby. Iermola 2011-10-06T02:00:40.637Z And he threw two florins and a patard on the table. The Legend of Ulenspiegel, Volume I (of 2) And Lamme Goedzak, and their Adventures Heroical, Joyous and Glorious in the Land of Flanders and Elsewhere 2011-12-10T03:00:17.800Z All silver species of other states below the value of 1⁄2 florin forbidden. The History of Currency, 1252 to 1896 2011-12-24T03:07:52.717Z Therefore, says he, take it to my brother Claes, and render to him, with my blessing, these seven hundred florins. The Legend of the Glorious Adventures of Tyl Ulenspiegel in the land of Flanders and elsewhere 2011-10-04T02:00:19.193Z Each guild member represented paid 100 florins for his portrait, so that, as there were originally sixteen in the group, the painter received 1,600 florins for his work. The Standard Galleries - Holland 2011-09-06T02:00:08.153Z They are not so foolish as to give a florin for a penny. Iermola 2011-10-06T02:00:40.637Z The hostess answered: “You eat at the nobles’ table for six florins; at the citizens’ table for four florins, at the house table for two.” The Legend of Ulenspiegel, Volume I (of 2) And Lamme Goedzak, and their Adventures Heroical, Joyous and Glorious in the Land of Flanders and Elsewhere 2011-12-10T03:00:17.800Z The system then attempted to be instituted was based on a mark of fine silver = 10 florins 12 1⁄2 kreutzers but in denomination a double system was employed— 1. The History of Currency, 1252 to 1896 2011-12-24T03:07:52.717Z The Pope absolved and blessed him, and Ulenspiegel departed in the company of his landlady, who paid over to him his hundred florins. The Legend of the Glorious Adventures of Tyl Ulenspiegel in the land of Flanders and elsewhere 2011-10-04T02:00:19.193Z The Dutch government offered 60,000 florins to Napoleon for its restoration. The Standard Galleries - Holland 2011-09-06T02:00:08.153Z The tribunal condemned us to twelve months' hard labour in irons, on bread and water, with loss of nobility and a fine of eleven hundred florins. Tales From J?kai 2011-09-02T02:00:19.183Z If you would deign to keep me with you I should eat no more than but a florin every day.” The Legend of Ulenspiegel, Volume I (of 2) And Lamme Goedzak, and their Adventures Heroical, Joyous and Glorious in the Land of Flanders and Elsewhere 2011-12-10T03:00:17.800Z This would raise the mark of fine silver to 14 florins 24 kreutzers. The History of Currency, 1252 to 1896 2011-12-24T03:07:52.717Z But as for the remainder of your body, let some one only give a florin, and there falls the dew of indulgence over all! The Legend of the Glorious Adventures of Tyl Ulenspiegel in the land of Flanders and elsewhere 2011-10-04T02:00:19.193Z This work remained in the Surgeons' Hall in Amsterdam until 1828, when King William I. bought it for 32,000 florins. The Standard Galleries - Holland 2011-09-06T02:00:08.153Z Upon his recommendation, the publisher Hartleben agreed to publish my first romance, and gave me 360 silver florins for it—in those days an immense fortune to me. Tales From J?kai 2011-09-02T02:00:19.183Z Claes, seeing himself a rich man, paid a florin for ten thousand years’ indulgence. The Legend of Ulenspiegel, Volume I (of 2) And Lamme Goedzak, and their Adventures Heroical, Joyous and Glorious in the Land of Flanders and Elsewhere 2011-12-10T03:00:17.800Z Contemporaneously the gold gulden was advanced to 2 florins 56 kreutzers. The History of Currency, 1252 to 1896 2011-12-24T03:07:52.717Z Evil folk there are—crows and corpse-devouring vultures—who would as readily denounce us to the Emperor for half a sackful of coal as for half a sackful of florins. The Legend of the Glorious Adventures of Tyl Ulenspiegel in the land of Flanders and elsewhere 2011-10-04T02:00:19.193Z Tradition relates that it was picked up by a peasant who took it for a piece of glass and sold it for a florin. Stories about Famous Precious Stones 2011-08-31T02:01:42.217Z By way of honorarium, he offered the young aspirant a free seat at the theatre and ten florins a month. Tales From J?kai 2011-09-02T02:00:19.183Z Notre Dame,’ suppressed laughter and florins counted out on the table.... The Legend of Ulenspiegel, Volume I (of 2) And Lamme Goedzak, and their Adventures Heroical, Joyous and Glorious in the Land of Flanders and Elsewhere 2011-12-10T03:00:17.800Z Silver is fractional money only, the old florins passing as 2 crowns. The History of Currency, 1252 to 1896 2011-12-24T03:07:52.717Z Nothing but a Latin Bible, three gold florins, and a few household utensils of English pewter. The Legend of the Glorious Adventures of Tyl Ulenspiegel in the land of Flanders and elsewhere 2011-10-04T02:00:19.193Z This man had died six years before, and had left something wrong with his accounts—in fact, there was a deficit of 1,000 florins, and the manager’s private book was missing. Telepathy and the Subliminal Self 2011-08-26T02:00:28.567Z His appointment was three times renewed, on each occasion with the expressions of the highest esteem on the part of the governing body, and his yearly salary was progressively raised from 180 to 1000 florins. Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 11, Slice 4 "G" to "Gaskell, Elizabeth" 2011-08-24T02:00:20.690Z I have here a fine half florin that will defray the cost of our feast.” The Legend of Ulenspiegel, Volume I (of 2) And Lamme Goedzak, and their Adventures Heroical, Joyous and Glorious in the Land of Flanders and Elsewhere 2011-12-10T03:00:17.800Z Up to 1375 the German gold coin was minted in close imitation of the Florentine florin. The History of Currency, 1252 to 1896 2011-12-24T03:07:52.717Z Then, with the complete assurance that comes from the possession of nine florins: “Mine host,” cried the blind men insolently, “give us now to eat and to drink of your best.” The Legend of the Glorious Adventures of Tyl Ulenspiegel in the land of Flanders and elsewhere 2011-10-04T02:00:19.193Z Jakob Fugger’s florins had contributed largely to the election of Charles V. to the imperial throne in 1519, and his nephews and heirs maintained close and friendly relations with the great emperor. Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 11, Slice 3 "Frost" to "Fyzabad" 2011-08-15T02:00:28.473Z Beautiful conditions!--a biscuit costs a florin, and a measure of vudka five. With Fire and Sword An Historical Novel of Poland and Russia. 2011-08-12T02:00:19.797Z And how much is twenty-four florins and eighteen florins? The Legend of Ulenspiegel, Volume I (of 2) And Lamme Goedzak, and their Adventures Heroical, Joyous and Glorious in the Land of Flanders and Elsewhere 2011-12-10T03:00:17.800Z England had felt the effect of loss by exchange, owing to the introduction of gold florins by means of the Flemish trade. The History of Currency, 1252 to 1896 2011-12-24T03:07:52.717Z “One hundred florins, either now or later, just as you will.” The Legend of the Glorious Adventures of Tyl Ulenspiegel in the land of Flanders and elsewhere 2011-10-04T02:00:19.193Z By being kept closely confined and frequently fed, in a fortnight they became so plump as to resemble balls of fat, and then brought as much as a florin a piece. The Confessions of a Poacher 2011-08-05T02:00:44.470Z No, the letter was only to tell you the costs," explained Dr. Starkowski, "one hundred and twelve florins. For the Right 2011-08-01T02:00:10.250Z He once brought her some florins, but he took all the others from her.” The Legend of Ulenspiegel, Volume I (of 2) And Lamme Goedzak, and their Adventures Heroical, Joyous and Glorious in the Land of Flanders and Elsewhere 2011-12-10T03:00:17.800Z By the succeeding proclamation of 4th February 1520, golden reals were substituted for the golden florin. The History of Currency, 1252 to 1896 2011-12-24T03:07:52.717Z ‘I am a rich man.’ he told me, ‘and soon I will bring thee a thousand florins in gold.’ The Legend of the Glorious Adventures of Tyl Ulenspiegel in the land of Flanders and elsewhere 2011-10-04T02:00:19.193Z The annual revenue of the Prince of Tour-and-Taxis amounts to upwards of five millions of florins, and he lays out about a million and a half yearly in land. Visits and Sketches at Home and Abroad with Tales and Miscellanies Now First Collected Vol. II (of 3) 2011-07-24T02:00:08.803Z The lawyer brought down his ledger and named the sum--close upon two hundred and fifty florins. For the Right 2011-08-01T02:00:10.250Z And he went away, not without getting a florin for his trouble. The Legend of Ulenspiegel, Volume I (of 2) And Lamme Goedzak, and their Adventures Heroical, Joyous and Glorious in the Land of Flanders and Elsewhere 2011-12-10T03:00:17.800Z Its starting-point is the era of the reintroduction of gold into the coinages of the Western nations, and is definitely marked for us by the minting of the gold florin of Florence in 1252. The History of Currency, 1252 to 1896 2011-12-24T03:07:52.717Z When the time came for him to depart, he asked her to give him twenty florins. The Legend of the Glorious Adventures of Tyl Ulenspiegel in the land of Flanders and elsewhere 2011-10-04T02:00:19.193Z The confrontation between the riot police and the protesters left hundreds injured and caused millions of florins in damages. Amsterdam vs. the Squatters: Evictions, Arrests and Protests 2011-07-21T04:05:00Z Your granaries are well filled, and I have eighty florins to give you for corn sold, and thirty for oats. For the Right 2011-08-01T02:00:10.250Z The Pope gave him his blessing, and Ulenspiegel departed with the hostess, who told him out one hundred florins. The Legend of Ulenspiegel, Volume I (of 2) And Lamme Goedzak, and their Adventures Heroical, Joyous and Glorious in the Land of Flanders and Elsewhere 2011-12-10T03:00:17.800Z Previous to the minting of the gold florin of Florence there is no trace of any independent minting of gold coins on a commercial scale by any state of medi�val central Europe. The History of Currency, 1252 to 1896 2011-12-24T03:07:52.717Z We sell them for crusats, for florins, or for English sovereigns. The Legend of the Glorious Adventures of Tyl Ulenspiegel in the land of Flanders and elsewhere 2011-10-04T02:00:19.193Z In the course of the evening a court official brought a bill of exchange for five thousand florins for "Count Ottmar's steward, Albert Preheim." A Twofold Life 2011-07-21T02:00:21.433Z But, indeed, my two hundred florins were not such a fortune as you would have believed. For the Right 2011-08-01T02:00:10.250Z As they were down to their last florin they saw Ulenspiegel come up to them, laden with chiming coin, and went into an inn and paid for his draught. The Legend of Ulenspiegel, Volume I (of 2) And Lamme Goedzak, and their Adventures Heroical, Joyous and Glorious in the Land of Flanders and Elsewhere 2011-12-10T03:00:17.800Z Unless the record of the first minting of the gold florin at Florence is untrustworthy the coin here referred to can only be an imitation in gold of the silver florin of Florence. The History of Currency, 1252 to 1896 2011-12-24T03:07:52.717Z Claes, feeling himself rich, paid a florin for an indulgence of ten thousand years; and the monks delivered to him a piece of parchment in exchange. The Legend of the Glorious Adventures of Tyl Ulenspiegel in the land of Flanders and elsewhere 2011-10-04T02:00:19.193Z And the boy would receive sixpence or a florin according to the nature of his reply. The English Stage Being an Account of the Victorian Drama 2011-07-04T02:00:21.750Z Yes, his tongue wagged plentifully in my hearing also," said Taras, "especially after he had borrowed my florin! For the Right 2011-08-01T02:00:10.250Z “There,” said the landgrave, giving him fifteen florins, “there is the first piece of it.” The Legend of Ulenspiegel, Volume I (of 2) And Lamme Goedzak, and their Adventures Heroical, Joyous and Glorious in the Land of Flanders and Elsewhere 2011-12-10T03:00:17.800Z Of the two types of gold monies issued by the Emperor Louis IV., surnamed "Bavarian," the first, struck some short time before 1328, was in direct imitation of the florin of Florence. The History of Currency, 1252 to 1896 2011-12-24T03:07:52.717Z Go then, my boy, and God be with you, and here are three florins and this string of saveloys to liven your journey.” The Legend of the Glorious Adventures of Tyl Ulenspiegel in the land of Flanders and elsewhere 2011-10-04T02:00:19.193Z For that he was to have 120 florins. Great Masters in Painting: Perugino 2011-06-27T02:00:59.487Z Thus it came about that Mr. Severin one day received the youthful landlord's ultimatum: "Send me another thousand florins a year, or go to the devil." For the Right 2011-08-01T02:00:10.250Z Fain and fain would he have earned a florin, but had no idea how the florin could fall into his pouch. The Legend of Ulenspiegel, Volume I (of 2) And Lamme Goedzak, and their Adventures Heroical, Joyous and Glorious in the Land of Flanders and Elsewhere 2011-12-10T03:00:17.800Z Of the six types minted by Count William during his reign, two are an imitation of the French mouton, and the last is derived from the universally prevailing type, the florin. The History of Currency, 1252 to 1896 2011-12-24T03:07:52.717Z Hereupon the monk who had kept silent shook his platter, and the florins, crusats, patards, sols, and deniers fell into it as thick as hail. The Legend of the Glorious Adventures of Tyl Ulenspiegel in the land of Flanders and elsewhere 2011-10-04T02:00:19.193Z The Priori accepted his kindly offer, and on September 1st, 1507, sent him the eleven florins, for which he gave them a receipt, and they accepted his gift of the banners. Great Masters in Painting: Perugino 2011-06-27T02:00:59.487Z "We have managed it, thanks to you," said Taras to the peasant; "and here is your florin." For the Right 2011-08-01T02:00:10.250Z Looking up, he saw the pigeons that from the roof of the dove cote dropped white pieces on the highway, but they were not florins. The Legend of Ulenspiegel, Volume I (of 2) And Lamme Goedzak, and their Adventures Heroical, Joyous and Glorious in the Land of Flanders and Elsewhere 2011-12-10T03:00:17.800Z When the city of Rothenberg refused to advance him 4,000 florins, he sent this message to the authorities: "The devil began to shear a hog, and spake thus, 'Great cry and little wool'!" A History of Germany From the Earliest Times to the Present Day 2011-06-22T02:00:21.157Z I have a purseful of florins, and we will buy a donkey for each of us, and so we will go riding away to the land of Flanders!” The Legend of the Glorious Adventures of Tyl Ulenspiegel in the land of Flanders and elsewhere 2011-10-04T02:00:19.193Z For the whole work he was to have one hundred florins. Great Masters in Painting: Perugino 2011-06-27T02:00:59.487Z For a fine of two hundred florins, however, he would release me. For the Right 2011-08-01T02:00:10.250Z He searched on the ground along the causeways, but florins do not bloom among the paving stones. The Legend of Ulenspiegel, Volume I (of 2) And Lamme Goedzak, and their Adventures Heroical, Joyous and Glorious in the Land of Flanders and Elsewhere 2011-12-10T03:00:17.800Z They purchased Frederick III.'s consent to this measure for 54,000 gold florins. A History of Germany From the Earliest Times to the Present Day 2011-06-22T02:00:21.157Z One time he brought her some florins, but he took from her all the other money that she had.” The Legend of the Glorious Adventures of Tyl Ulenspiegel in the land of Flanders and elsewhere 2011-10-04T02:00:19.193Z Crimes a pagan would have abhorred atoned for by a few florins; sins which the Holy Scriptures scarcely seem to condemn, weighing on tender consciences like crimes! Chronicles of the Schonberg-Cotta Family 2011-06-17T02:00:18.293Z "Not much over a thousand florins," he stated presently; "the loss we have suffered is about twenty-fold." For the Right 2011-08-01T02:00:10.250Z “May it be true what thou sayest,” whined the old woman, “and I shall give thee a florin.” The Legend of Ulenspiegel, Volume I (of 2) And Lamme Goedzak, and their Adventures Heroical, Joyous and Glorious in the Land of Flanders and Elsewhere 2011-12-10T03:00:17.800Z The Emperor, in fact, had so little concern with the rest of the Empire, that his title was only honorary; the revenues it brought him were about 13,000 florins annually. A History of Germany From the Earliest Times to the Present Day 2011-06-22T02:00:21.157Z You shall have everything, and half a florin over and above, for I am not a rich man. The Legend of the Glorious Adventures of Tyl Ulenspiegel in the land of Flanders and elsewhere 2011-10-04T02:00:19.193Z But Martin said, 'You said last night at supper you would gladly give ten florins to confess to Luther. Chronicles of the Schonberg-Cotta Family 2011-06-17T02:00:18.293Z When he returned, this fiend of a man fined him a hundred florins, because he had been absent from confession and from the sacrament at Easter. For the Right 2011-08-01T02:00:10.250Z This is the painter of the landgrave who gave him more than a thousand florins for a picture. The Legend of Ulenspiegel, Volume I (of 2) And Lamme Goedzak, and their Adventures Heroical, Joyous and Glorious in the Land of Flanders and Elsewhere 2011-12-10T03:00:17.800Z Frankfort paid ten millions of florins, Nuremberg three, Bavaria ten, and the other cities and principalities in proportion, besides furnishing enormous quantities of supplies to the French troops. A History of Germany From the Earliest Times to the Present Day 2011-06-22T02:00:21.157Z For five hundred thousand florins he would leave in the lurch all the brave nobles who have come out to fight for their country. The Legend of the Glorious Adventures of Tyl Ulenspiegel in the land of Flanders and elsewhere 2011-10-04T02:00:19.193Z I would gladly give ten florins to be confessed by him, for I believe he could and would enlighten my conscience.' Chronicles of the Schonberg-Cotta Family 2011-06-17T02:00:18.293Z He refused until I should have atoned for a grave offence with the payment of a hundred florins. For the Right 2011-08-01T02:00:10.250Z “Well, then,” said Ulenspiegel, “let us stay here as long as my florins and daelders serve us as funnels to pour into our throats the drinks that bring us to laughter.” The Legend of Ulenspiegel, Volume I (of 2) And Lamme Goedzak, and their Adventures Heroical, Joyous and Glorious in the Land of Flanders and Elsewhere 2011-12-10T03:00:17.800Z These Bibles are masterpieces of the printer's art: they were sold at from thirty to sixty gold florins a copy, which was just one-tenth the cost of a written Bible at that time. A History of Germany From the Earliest Times to the Present Day 2011-06-22T02:00:21.157Z And how much is twenty-four florins added to twenty-eight florins? The Legend of the Glorious Adventures of Tyl Ulenspiegel in the land of Flanders and elsewhere 2011-10-04T02:00:19.193Z He rode to the convent gate with an escort of twenty horsemen, and gave his son a present of twenty florins. Chronicles of the Schonberg-Cotta Family 2011-06-17T02:00:18.293Z No, captain," was the answer, "it is just his pretence; only a few minutes ago he implored me to let him make his escape, promising me a hundred florins if he got away safely. For the Right 2011-08-01T02:00:10.250Z Count out to me now my ten florins.” The Legend of Ulenspiegel, Volume I (of 2) And Lamme Goedzak, and their Adventures Heroical, Joyous and Glorious in the Land of Flanders and Elsewhere 2011-12-10T03:00:17.800Z The property which was seized by Ferdinand II., in Bohemia alone, was estimated at forty millions of florins! A History of Germany From the Earliest Times to the Present Day 2011-06-22T02:00:21.157Z When she only offered them a florin they threatened to kill her. The Legend of the Glorious Adventures of Tyl Ulenspiegel in the land of Flanders and elsewhere 2011-10-04T02:00:19.193Z "Of eating and feasting," as brother Martin says, "there is no lack;" for 12,000 florins are consumed on guests, and as large a sum on building. Chronicles of the Schonberg-Cotta Family 2011-06-17T02:00:18.293Z Forty florins are still in my possession," he added, producing the sum; "it is all I have left of the money contributed by honest peasants towards my work. For the Right 2011-08-01T02:00:10.250Z The court awarded to the informer, Josse Grypstuiver, who was not named, fifty florins on the first hundred florins of the inheritance, and a tenth part of the remainder. The Legend of Ulenspiegel, Volume I (of 2) And Lamme Goedzak, and their Adventures Heroical, Joyous and Glorious in the Land of Flanders and Elsewhere 2011-12-10T03:00:17.800Z Soon afterwards, however, the Order paid the Emperor 80,000 gold florins to withdraw his consent. A History of Germany From the Earliest Times to the Present Day 2011-06-22T02:00:21.157Z But for this privilege he had been obliged to pay the sum of fifty florins to the Guild of the Fishmongers. The Legend of the Glorious Adventures of Tyl Ulenspiegel in the land of Flanders and elsewhere 2011-10-04T02:00:19.193Z It is impossible," she replied; "have we not the Holy Father's own word? and did we not pay a whole golden florin? Chronicles of the Schonberg-Cotta Family 2011-06-17T02:00:18.293Z That eagle merely shows the Government stamp for which I paid five florins. For the Right 2011-08-01T02:00:10.250Z “I will be a lenient creditor,” replied Ulenspiegel; “give me just one florin for future thirst.” The Legend of Ulenspiegel, Volume I (of 2) And Lamme Goedzak, and their Adventures Heroical, Joyous and Glorious in the Land of Flanders and Elsewhere 2011-12-10T03:00:17.800Z Your London shippers'll take up anything we do that shows a florin's profit. Caribbee 2011-06-05T02:00:16.273Z And he threw on the table a couple of florins and half a farthing. The Legend of the Glorious Adventures of Tyl Ulenspiegel in the land of Flanders and elsewhere 2011-10-04T02:00:19.193Z Let them offer a prize of sixty or a hundred thousand florins to whosoever can solve their ambitious problems! The Poems and Prose Poems of Charles Baudelaire with an Introductory Preface by James Huneker 2011-06-01T02:00:22.477Z If you breathe a word of it, I shall deduct fifty florins from your expected pay. For the Right 2011-08-01T02:00:10.250Z Do this, master doctor, and thou shalt have dined here gratis, a most costly dinner, and I shall give thee a florin still over and above the bargain.” The Legend of Ulenspiegel, Volume I (of 2) And Lamme Goedzak, and their Adventures Heroical, Joyous and Glorious in the Land of Flanders and Elsewhere 2011-12-10T03:00:17.800Z The traditional coronation gift of 100,000 florins he assigned to the widows and orphans of those who had fallen in the war against Austria in 1849. Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 10, Slice 8 "France" to "Francis Joseph I." 2011-05-27T02:00:16.463Z “Have you none of that herb,” asked Claes, “which is called florins?” The Legend of the Glorious Adventures of Tyl Ulenspiegel in the land of Flanders and elsewhere 2011-10-04T02:00:19.193Z The reviews were sent to the editor; the critical invoice amounted to three florins four groschen and five pfennige. Flower, Fruit, and Thorn Pieces; or, the Wedded Life, Death, and Marriage of Firmian Stanislaus Siebenkaes, Parish Advocate in the Burgh of Kuhschnappel. 2011-05-20T02:00:42.297Z And there is no need to hide it now, I made fifteen florins--out of my sheep, that is. For the Right 2011-08-01T02:00:10.250Z What are three florins in the pouch of a young man but a snowball before a fire, a full bottle in front of you, wide-throated drinkers? The Legend of Ulenspiegel, Volume I (of 2) And Lamme Goedzak, and their Adventures Heroical, Joyous and Glorious in the Land of Flanders and Elsewhere 2011-12-10T03:00:17.800Z But his design was to give and announce beforehand to the crushed and powerless soul the hope of some hundred florins; for so much he could already expect as inheritance from his well-circumstanced father, Eymann. Hesperus or Forty-Five Dog-Post-Days Vol. II A Biography 2011-05-14T02:00:08.440Z “Now you can eat your fill,” said Ulenspiegel, “for you have nine florins.” The Legend of the Glorious Adventures of Tyl Ulenspiegel in the land of Flanders and elsewhere 2011-10-04T02:00:19.193Z Siebenk�s, a king, and yet a poor's-advocate and member of a wood-economising association, arose next morning a man who could lay forty good florins down upon his table at any hour of the day. Flower, Fruit, and Thorn Pieces; or, the Wedded Life, Death, and Marriage of Firmian Stanislaus Siebenkaes, Parish Advocate in the Burgh of Kuhschnappel. 2011-05-20T02:00:42.297Z Either you give us a hundred florins here on the spot or we'll make you rue it!' For the Right 2011-08-01T02:00:10.250Z Ah! were I the Emperor Charles, I would have florins minted for everybody, and each man being rich, no one should work more.” The Legend of Ulenspiegel, Volume I (of 2) And Lamme Goedzak, and their Adventures Heroical, Joyous and Glorious in the Land of Flanders and Elsewhere 2011-12-10T03:00:17.800Z "Will what I tell you fly away with my twenty florins?" The Prussian Terror 2011-05-04T02:00:15.170Z The landlord, who had heard tell of the nine florins and thought that they were safe in the blind men’s purse, asked them what they would like for their dinner. The Legend of the Glorious Adventures of Tyl Ulenspiegel in the land of Flanders and elsewhere 2011-10-04T02:00:19.193Z On Firmian's coronation-day he invested twenty-one florins in a watch, with the view of avoiding frittering away his money by driblets; he thought it well to cast an anchor of hope into his watch-pocket. Flower, Fruit, and Thorn Pieces; or, the Wedded Life, Death, and Marriage of Firmian Stanislaus Siebenkaes, Parish Advocate in the Burgh of Kuhschnappel. 2011-05-20T02:00:42.297Z They grew only the more refractory, and it ended in their sending a deputation to me, a lot of young fellows armed with scythes and firelocks, demanding a loan of fifty florins. For the Right 2011-08-01T02:00:10.250Z A florin, and here falls the healing dew of the indulgence. The Legend of Ulenspiegel, Volume I (of 2) And Lamme Goedzak, and their Adventures Heroical, Joyous and Glorious in the Land of Flanders and Elsewhere 2011-12-10T03:00:17.800Z A quarter-of-an-hour later, he came back with the complete costume, which had cost ten florins. The Prussian Terror 2011-05-04T02:00:15.170Z Soetkin said: “When we take the child to be christened we shall have to give two patards to the priest, and a florin for the feasting.” The Legend of the Glorious Adventures of Tyl Ulenspiegel in the land of Flanders and elsewhere 2011-10-04T02:00:19.193Z On this occasion, however, they had something certain to go upon, namely, the reviews of the two works; they could count upon four florins certainly, if not upon five. Flower, Fruit, and Thorn Pieces; or, the Wedded Life, Death, and Marriage of Firmian Stanislaus Siebenkaes, Parish Advocate in the Burgh of Kuhschnappel. 2011-05-20T02:00:42.297Z Thereupon he advised him that it might be more judicious to take back a florin or two, and buy himself a better hat, and whole shoes. The Campaner Thal and Other Writings 2011-04-26T02:00:29.827Z “If you do, I give you a hundred florins.” The Legend of Ulenspiegel, Volume I (of 2) And Lamme Goedzak, and their Adventures Heroical, Joyous and Glorious in the Land of Flanders and Elsewhere 2011-12-10T03:00:17.800Z "At five o'clock, the men whom I shall order to receive the seven million florins will be at the door of the bank, in readiness to transport the money to my headquarters." The Prussian Terror 2011-05-04T02:00:15.170Z Twenty-eight florins at the least, is it not so, most seedy of innkeepers? The Legend of the Glorious Adventures of Tyl Ulenspiegel in the land of Flanders and elsewhere 2011-10-04T02:00:19.193Z In other cases payments of 30 to 100 florins are made. Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 10, Slice 6 "Foraminifera" to "Fox, Edward" 2011-04-22T02:00:08.637Z It grieved him a little that for his two offices he had been obliged to pay and to borrow no larger a sum than 135 florins, 41 kreuzers, and one halfpenny. The Campaner Thal and Other Writings 2011-04-26T02:00:29.827Z Buy indulgences, my brothers; they are to be had for crusadoes, for gold florins. The Legend of Ulenspiegel, Volume I (of 2) And Lamme Goedzak, and their Adventures Heroical, Joyous and Glorious in the Land of Flanders and Elsewhere 2011-12-10T03:00:17.800Z The directors of the bank gave way and the money was paid to the last florin on July 19th. The Prussian Terror 2011-05-04T02:00:15.170Z Twenty-four florins at the least, is it not so? The Legend of the Glorious Adventures of Tyl Ulenspiegel in the land of Flanders and elsewhere 2011-10-04T02:00:19.193Z Feeling in his pockets for a florin or a half-crown, he is accosted by a voice familiar and of friendly tone. Gwen Wynn 2011-04-09T02:00:12.230Z The Conrector received his 135 florins, 43 kreuzers, one halfpenny Frankish; but no answer; the dog remained without name, his master without parsonage. The Campaner Thal and Other Writings 2011-04-26T02:00:29.827Z Eighteen florins at the least, is not that so, miserable baes? The Legend of Ulenspiegel, Volume I (of 2) And Lamme Goedzak, and their Adventures Heroical, Joyous and Glorious in the Land of Flanders and Elsewhere 2011-12-10T03:00:17.800Z The city had just paid more than six millions of florins, had contributed in goods an equivalent sum, and was billeting soldiers at a crushing expense. The Prussian Terror 2011-05-04T02:00:15.170Z And he actually realized from the sale of his donkey and cart as much as forty-four florins and ten patards. The Legend of the Glorious Adventures of Tyl Ulenspiegel in the land of Flanders and elsewhere 2011-10-04T02:00:19.193Z The same year the republic purchased Leghorn from the Genoese for 100,000 florins, and established a body of “Consuls of the Sea” to superintend maritime trade. Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 10, Slice 5 "Fleury, Claude" to "Foraker" 2011-04-03T02:00:20.883Z His anger against Fesch was such that he stopped the sum of 150,000 florins which had been accorded to him. Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 10, Slice 3 "Fenton, Edward" to "Finistere" 2011-03-14T03:01:00.580Z And the men gave her florins, deniers, and patards, and without stinginess. The Legend of Ulenspiegel, Volume I (of 2) And Lamme Goedzak, and their Adventures Heroical, Joyous and Glorious in the Land of Flanders and Elsewhere 2011-12-10T03:00:17.800Z "Would you like to earn twenty florins more?" he asked. The Prussian Terror 2011-05-04T02:00:15.170Z “Each man will carry ten florins and a heavy cutlass.” The Legend of the Glorious Adventures of Tyl Ulenspiegel in the land of Flanders and elsewhere 2011-10-04T02:00:19.193Z The Florentine florin was held in great commercial repute throughout Europe, and similar coins were struck in Germany, other parts of Italy, France, &c. Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 10, Slice 5 "Fleury, Claude" to "Foraker" 2011-04-03T02:00:20.883Z He would receive a salary of five hundred florins, besides about fifteen hundred gulden for lectures and literary work. Famous Men of Science 2011-03-08T03:00:49.717Z Alas, all my pockets have holes, and through the holes away go gadding all my lovely ducats, florins, and daelders, like a legion of mice scattering to flight before the jaws of a cat. The Legend of Ulenspiegel, Volume I (of 2) And Lamme Goedzak, and their Adventures Heroical, Joyous and Glorious in the Land of Flanders and Elsewhere 2011-12-10T03:00:17.800Z But General Manteuffel arrived and put on a tax, in his turn, of twenty-five million florins. The Prussian Terror 2011-05-04T02:00:15.170Z “My Lord,” answered Ulenspiegel, “give me the thirty florins first, and I shall then be able to support my beating with equanimity.” The Legend of the Glorious Adventures of Tyl Ulenspiegel in the land of Flanders and elsewhere 2011-10-04T02:00:19.193Z The English gold florin was introduced by Edward III. in 1343, half and quarter florins being struck at the same time. Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 10, Slice 5 "Fleury, Claude" to "Foraker" 2011-04-03T02:00:20.883Z In the end he threw down a florin. Anna of the Five Towns 2011-03-08T03:00:38.117Z He said to me, ‘Now I am rich, and will before long bring thee a thousand florins.’ The Legend of Ulenspiegel, Volume I (of 2) And Lamme Goedzak, and their Adventures Heroical, Joyous and Glorious in the Land of Flanders and Elsewhere 2011-12-10T03:00:17.800Z Sir," said he, "I advise you to put the twenty-five million florins into your profit and loss account. The Prussian Terror 2011-05-04T02:00:15.170Z We will serve the Prince for twenty florins. The Legend of the Glorious Adventures of Tyl Ulenspiegel in the land of Flanders and elsewhere 2011-10-04T02:00:19.193Z This gold florin weighed 108 grains and was to be current for six shillings. Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 10, Slice 5 "Fleury, Claude" to "Foraker" 2011-04-03T02:00:20.883Z He became perilous for the rest of the day, but the florin was an indisputable fact in Anna's pocket. Anna of the Five Towns 2011-03-08T03:00:38.117Z When he went away, he asked her for twenty florins, all she had: she gave him seventeen. The Legend of Ulenspiegel, Volume I (of 2) And Lamme Goedzak, and their Adventures Heroical, Joyous and Glorious in the Land of Flanders and Elsewhere 2011-12-10T03:00:17.800Z Twenty florins," he said, "if we are in Dettingen in an hour. The Prussian Terror 2011-05-04T02:00:15.170Z The florins will be handed to you at sea, and if you prove brave in battle you will have your share of the spoil. The Legend of the Glorious Adventures of Tyl Ulenspiegel in the land of Flanders and elsewhere 2011-10-04T02:00:19.193Z When first issued the “Dei gratia” was omitted from the inscription, and they were frequently referred to as the “Godless” or “graceless” florins. Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 10, Slice 5 "Fleury, Claude" to "Foraker" 2011-04-03T02:00:20.883Z On his return to Vienna he received, among other testimonies of gratitude, a sword valued at 80,000 florins from the emperor. Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 9, Slice 8 "Ethiopia" to "Evangelical Association" 2011-03-05T03:00:24.537Z Katheline, being unwilling to give more than a florin, they threatened to kill her. The Legend of Ulenspiegel, Volume I (of 2) And Lamme Goedzak, and their Adventures Heroical, Joyous and Glorious in the Land of Flanders and Elsewhere 2011-12-10T03:00:17.800Z It was a quarter-past six, the boatman had earned his twenty florins. The Prussian Terror 2011-05-04T02:00:15.170Z His overcoat was as tight as a strait-jacket, and so threadbare that the old-clothes man would not even give a florin for it when he tried to sell it in the summer. More Tales by Polish Authors 2011-03-04T03:01:05.113Z A pretty wife and a million of florins do not fall to a man’s lot twice in his life. Tales from Blackwood Volume 4 2011-03-04T03:00:58.347Z Pay Jacob—he 's the tailor—four florins that I borrowed from him; and beg of Herman, a little Jewish rogue, with an Astracan cap, to keep my tobacco-bag, out of remembrance of me. The Dodd Family Abroad, Vol. I 2011-03-03T03:00:56.130Z They have offered half a florin apiece for good miracles, but they are pouring in so fast they 'll have to reduce the tariff. The Dodd Family Abroad, Vol. II 2011-03-03T03:00:54.950Z It is about General Manteuffel's subsidy of twenty-five millions of florins. The Prussian Terror 2011-05-04T02:00:15.170Z The archduke Ferdinand offered a pension of 400 florins, if he would only come to reside at Vienna. Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 9, Slice 7 "Equation" to "Ethics" 2011-02-27T03:00:31.973Z You will, of course, have to hand me over her dowry—a million of florins—composing, if I do not mistake, your entire fortune.” Tales from Blackwood Volume 4 2011-03-04T03:00:58.347Z I said, cooling down and slipping a couple of florins in the man’s hand. Friends I Have Made 2011-02-25T03:01:14.587Z Frederick at once took up his residence there, and subsequently made an offer of three hundred thousand gold florins more to purchase the territory. A Short History of Germany 2011-02-14T03:00:40.360Z I bequeath a thousand florins to the person who finds my body, if it should be some boatman or fisherman, or poor man with a family. The Prussian Terror 2011-05-04T02:00:15.170Z Peeling in his pockets for a florin or a half-crown, he is accosted by a voice familiar and of friendly tone. Gwen Wynn A Romance of the Wye 2011-02-09T03:00:45.007Z Shoppers had to learn how to use decimalised currency from 14 February 1971 Do you remember the tanner, shilling, florin and half crown? The other D-Day 2011-02-05T00:43:36Z The unit is the florin or guilder of 100 cents, equal to $0.402. Readings in Money and Banking Selected and Adapted 2011-02-01T03:00:14.553Z In 1411 the Emperor borrowed one hundred thousand florins of Frederick of Hohenzollern, the Burgrave, or "Count of the Castle," of Nuremburg, direct descendant from that first Hohenzollern who helped to found the Hapsburg dynasty. A Short History of Germany 2011-02-14T03:00:40.360Z We are told 25 million florins, and 25 million florins there are also. The Prussian Terror 2011-05-04T02:00:15.170Z A blanket cost eight florins, a hat ten florins, an iron anvil one hundred florins, a musket and cartouche box nineteen florins, a copper sheep's bell one florin and six stivers. Dutch and English on the Hudson A Chronicle of Colonial New York 2011-01-17T03:00:47.770Z And before half a year was over the Town Council put down the thousand florins ransom to buy me off, and send me back to the horses again. The Yellow Rose 2011-01-12T03:00:29.407Z "Here," said the uncle, "take this florin to get a glass of wine on the way, and I hope I'll never see her any more—nor," he added to himself—"you either." The Pobratim A Slav Novel 2011-01-11T03:00:27.460Z "You will not let me have the papers under fifty thousand florins?" The Village Notary 2011-01-03T03:00:57.863Z General Falkenstein when he came to our city began by laying upon it a tax of seven million florins; that levy was paid, together with one, about equally heavy, in kind. The Prussian Terror 2011-05-04T02:00:15.170Z We learn with envy that butter was only eight stivers or sixteen cents per pound, a pair of fowl two florins, a beaver twenty-five florins. Dutch and English on the Hudson A Chronicle of Colonial New York 2011-01-17T03:00:47.770Z He is to get a stone house, so much corn, and six hundred florins as wages. The Yellow Rose 2011-01-12T03:00:29.407Z Your pay is only twenty thalers a month; mine is three florins a day. Told by the Death's Head A Romantic Tale 2010-12-30T03:00:21.423Z "Five bills of ten thousand florins each, and signed by the sheriff." The Village Notary 2011-01-03T03:00:57.863Z At the request of our beloved consort, the indemnity of twenty-five million florins levied by General Manteuffel is countermanded. The Prussian Terror 2011-05-04T02:00:15.170Z A capital estimated variously at a little above and a little under 6,500,000 florins, was raised by national subscription in shares of 3000 florins. Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 8, Slice 8 "Dubner" to "Dyeing" 2010-12-26T03:00:17.840Z They settled the price of the four young horses at eight hundred florins. The Yellow Rose 2011-01-12T03:00:29.407Z "Surely you don't want me to insist on your paying five florins for it?" The Baron's Sons 2010-12-20T17:12:02.667Z No. They cannot help giving me fifty thousand florins, but they won't give me a farthing more. The Village Notary 2011-01-03T03:00:57.863Z "Only, if I keep you more than a week it will then be three and a half florins per day, and no pourboire." The Prussian Terror 2011-05-04T02:00:15.170Z One of my friends, who had seen too many of these films, tried this on a florin - a two-shilling coin - boasting that only the bite test would decide whether the coins were truly silver. Funny money 2010-04-30T15:00:00Z Yes, very pretty silver, filagree ear-rings, and the gilding came to ten florins. The Yellow Rose 2011-01-12T03:00:29.407Z All right, brother; never fear, I am not going to hand back the five hundred florins. The Baron's Sons 2010-12-20T17:12:02.667Z I'm entitled to a reward of five hundred florins, and if I go, my comrades will come and claim the money. The Village Notary 2011-01-03T03:00:57.863Z For with florins to the guard— With friendly gold— May he not be persuaded To bring me hither to you, for an hour At midnight—tho it be but for an hour? Porzia On this occasion his allowance was limited to 200 florins, and as he could not find any one to purchase his collection he was reduced to great perplexity. Lives of Eminent Zoologists, from Aristotle to Linnæus with Introductory remarks on the Study of Natural History "But ten florins, sir, that is a great deal!" The Yellow Rose 2011-01-12T03:00:29.407Z "If I so much as set foot in this state apartment, it will cost me five florins at least." The Baron's Sons 2010-12-20T17:12:02.667Z Fifty thousand florins in Austrian money——" "I was never more serious in my life. The Village Notary 2011-01-03T03:00:57.863Z “Give that to the gentleman opposite,” he whispered to a waiter, slipping a florin into the man’s hand. A Double Knot He accordingly offered him a salary of eight hundred florins, if he would live with him, and assist in the execution of this scheme. Lives of Eminent Zoologists, from Aristotle to Linnæus with Introductory remarks on the Study of Natural History Of course, it is a great deal for you, and I am no such duffer as to chuck away ten florins every time I buy a horse. The Yellow Rose 2011-01-12T03:00:29.407Z Silk bed-curtains, porcelain stove—why, I shall have to pay five florins a day, if not six. The Baron's Sons 2010-12-20T17:12:02.667Z "Never you mind who it was?" said Viola, dryly; "if you think your life of less value than fifty thousand florins, I'll show you in an instant how little I care for it." The Village Notary 2011-01-03T03:00:57.863Z They bought and sold, and got good value for their money, paying, for instance, no more than forty florins for Manhattan Island. A Historical Geography of the British Colonies Vol. V, Canada—Part I, Historical Those reserved benefices only were to pay the annalia which were rated above twenty-four gold florins; and as none were so rated, whatever their annual value may have been, the annalia fell into disuse. Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 2, Slice 2 "Anjar" to "Apollo" He knows well enough that Ferko Lacza went off to Moravia last Friday; small chance of seeing him or his blessed ten florins again! The Yellow Rose 2011-01-12T03:00:29.407Z I didn't presume to offer you any ten or twenty florins for it; that would be an insult to a Richard Baradlay. The Baron's Sons 2010-12-20T17:12:02.667Z A speaker who oversteps the limits of decency, or who indulges in personal abuse, is punished by the infliction of a fine of twenty-five florins. The Village Notary 2011-01-03T03:00:57.863Z It burnt down to the last thin disk of grease, shining like a worn florin in the jungle of shavings that seemed to lean upon the flame and yet did not catch. Witching Hill He bowed his head forward to show a circular shining patch the size of a florin. The Wonderful Visit "The use is, that when the pay-day comes round, then I and not you will pay those ten florins." The Yellow Rose 2011-01-12T03:00:29.407Z "I thought you could make a better use of it than I," said the youth, handing over the half of his thousand florins, and pressing his brother's hand as he did so. The Baron's Sons 2010-12-20T17:12:02.667Z After quarrelling for a time they struck the bargain; and the Jew, putting his hand in his pocket, paid the robber ten florins in advance. The Village Notary 2011-01-03T03:00:57.863Z His second wife was the sister to Margrave Joachim; they got rid of her for about 40,000 florins, and she subsequently married a prince of Anhalt, but finally she eloped with a falconer. Bartholomew Sastrow Being the Memoirs of a German Burgomaster Myconius owed my wife fourteen florins wages, of which he gave her two florins. The Autobiography of Thomas Platter, a schoolmaster of the sixteenth century. Wenzel and Sigismund had unsparingly ennobled traders and persons of equivocal character: in short, every one who was ready to pay a certain amount of florins. Pictures of German Life in the XVIIIth and XIXth Centuries, Vol. I. You shall pay me something in cash, so that a florin, at least, may pass between us. The Baron's Sons 2010-12-20T17:12:02.667Z Give me the keys, and come along with me, and the five-and-twenty florins are yours. The Village Notary 2011-01-03T03:00:57.863Z Weary of being involved in law for thirty-four years, my father wound up by acquitting the heirs of Rode of all future liabilities in consideration of a sum of one thousand florins. Bartholomew Sastrow Being the Memoirs of a German Burgomaster I would give two hundred florins' worth of books if I could pray as they do. Pictures of German Life in the XVth XVIth and XVIIth Centuries, Vol. I. The introduction of the florin as a preparatory step was chiefly due to his efforts. Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 4, Slice 3 "Borgia, Lucrezia" to "Bradford, John" He had called on the old shopkeeper in Porcelain Street, and asked him to take charge of his finances and arrange a settlement with his creditors, to whom he owed perhaps two thousand florins. The Baron's Sons 2010-12-20T17:12:02.667Z I've a hundred and fifty thousand florins, if I have a penny. The Village Notary 2011-01-03T03:00:57.863Z If it can be proved that I have spent one florin unnecessarily, been guilty of one neglect or caused a single prejudice, I am ready to yield all I possess and my life besides. Bartholomew Sastrow Being the Memoirs of a German Burgomaster A man like you, blessed with a large fortune, can never better employ fifty or sixty thousand florins, than by bestowing them on his daughter, when she marries so worthy a man. The Comedies of Carlo Goldoni edited with an introduction by Helen Zimmern "I could pay in ten thousand florins at once," said Erdblatt once more. The Progressionists, and Angela. Florin for florin, it shall all be paid as fast as I get the money. The Baron's Sons 2010-12-20T17:12:02.667Z She had a bed to lie on; but early this morning the justice came, and ordered her to pay one hundred and fifty florins. The Village Notary 2011-01-03T03:00:57.863Z In Spires itself several hundred florins worth of windows were broken. Bartholomew Sastrow Being the Memoirs of a German Burgomaster The king of Sicily owed 100,000 florins to each of these bankers. View of the State of Europe during the Middle Ages, Vol. 3 "Well," said the millionaire, after some deliberation, "I am willing to spend eighty thousand florins on it, and something over, perhaps." The Progressionists, and Angela. A spendthrift who values his honour at more than two thousand florins. The Baron's Sons 2010-12-20T17:12:02.667Z The loss of this sum was a severe blow to Tengelyi, who had not another florin left. The Village Notary 2011-01-03T03:00:57.863Z If he could have changed a farthing into a florin to the advantage of the city he would unquestionably have done so. Bartholomew Sastrow Being the Memoirs of a German Burgomaster You can have all of it—every florin! Under Fire For Servia My cottage, my barn, my garden, and the field in front of my house--worth at least two thousand florins--I had to give you a mortgage upon for one thousand. The Progressionists, and Angela. The three resumed their seats, and the old man proceeded to explain to them the mystery of the three hundred thousand florins. The Baron's Sons 2010-12-20T17:12:02.667Z I shall put small change for a florin in my pocket, and always keep it with me. On the Heights A Novel We gloated over the admirable collection of florins, crowns, and other specimens of beautiful German and Welch coinage. Bartholomew Sastrow Being the Memoirs of a German Burgomaster "I heard him tell last night that he had just given more florins for one bit of dried onion than I have ever fingered in the whole course of my life." The Laughing Cavalier The Story of the Ancestor of the Scarlet Pimpernel "I may not lose the horses, but may, on the contrary, acquire a pleasant claim to twenty thousand florins." The Progressionists, and Angela. Very well," assented the other cheerfully; "we can live royally on fifty florins a month. The Baron's Sons 2010-12-20T17:12:02.667Z "I must have a hundred florins; ride back and get them for me." On the Heights A Novel I subsequently disposed of one of my two shirts for what it would fetch; the six florins had melted away, and I wanted the wherewithal to buy dry bread. Bartholomew Sastrow Being the Memoirs of a German Burgomaster "I gave the lout fifteen thousand florins for it," he added airily, "he was glad not to take the risks of an auction, and I equally glad to steal a march on my friends." The Laughing Cavalier The Story of the Ancestor of the Scarlet Pimpernel "For Sand, Erdblatt, and myself, they never fall short of twelve hundred florins." The Progressionists, and Angela. The wedding carriage of the first wife of the emperor Leopold, who was a Spanish princess, cost, together with the harness, 38,000 florins. Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 5, Slice 4 "Carnegie Andrew" to "Casus Belli" Six thousand florins could be counted on; and of five thousand he felt quite sure. On the Heights A Novel My father having taken proceedings against his two customers as well as against the woman Bruser, the latter and her husband promised to pay the 1,725 florins. Bartholomew Sastrow Being the Memoirs of a German Burgomaster To think," he continued, "that I have never even seen as much as fifteen thousand florins all at once. The Laughing Cavalier The Story of the Ancestor of the Scarlet Pimpernel "That would make each one's share of the costs four hundred florins." The Progressionists, and Angela. And the dinner at the Hotel Blank cost us half a florin apiece more than the price set down in the guide-book. The Itching Palm A Study of the Habit of Tipping in America If you don't mind doing so, give me a florin or two. On the Heights A Novel I was sheriff at the time and the council instructed me to fine you twenty florins. Bartholomew Sastrow Being the Memoirs of a German Burgomaster "Bah!" came in muffled and gruff tones of disgust, "you might lend me those three florins—'twere the act of a gentleman...." The Laughing Cavalier The Story of the Ancestor of the Scarlet Pimpernel You loaned me nine hundred and fifty florins--in the note, however, you wrote one thousand and fifty, and, besides, at five per cent. The Progressionists, and Angela. For four months she sang at a salary of sixty florins a month, and then she was engaged at Prague at five hundred florins a month. Famous Singers of To-day and Yesterday Hansei sent word to the host that he had better return the two hundred florins that he still owed him. On the Heights A Novel We took our meals at Jacob Broecker's, and we paid sixteen florins per annum for our breakfast and two other meals, plus, in the summer afternoons, some curdled milk or other refreshments. Bartholomew Sastrow Being the Memoirs of a German Burgomaster Yes! for twenty-four hours, friend Gutter-rat, while those three florins last and I have a roof over my head for which I have already paid ... The Laughing Cavalier The Story of the Ancestor of the Scarlet Pimpernel A thousand florins would suffice to help me out of trouble. The Progressionists, and Angela. And in that same year there was great scarcity of all victuals, and the bushel of wheat was sold for fifteen shillings, of thirty shillings to the florin. Villani's Chronicle Being Selections from the First Nine Books of the Croniche Fiorentine of Giovanni Villani And when you say that, you'll see that the king will give you the three thousand florins at once. On the Heights A Novel You scum of the earth," he yelled; "did you not unjustly fine me twenty florins? Bartholomew Sastrow Being the Memoirs of a German Burgomaster Thousands and thousands of times I have thought how gladly I would give a hundred florins for a roomful of the air of my native valley. Edelweiss A Story Now listen to me: Suppose somebody were to give you a thousand florins, and to say: 'Holt, take this money, 'tis yours. The Progressionists, and Angela. And then began the good coins of gold, 24 carats fine, the which are called golden florins, and each was worth 20 soldi. Villani's Chronicle Being Selections from the First Nine Books of the Croniche Fiorentine of Giovanni Villani "A nice way of treating money," said the innkeeper, picking up a hundred florin note from the floor. On the Heights A Novel Finally, the account came to a considerable amount, while the debtors were unable to pay as much as twenty florins. Bartholomew Sastrow Being the Memoirs of a German Burgomaster In the spring I said to my brother, 'Give me a hundred florins' worth of clocks, and let me join you in the clock trade.' Edelweiss A Story But to make the fulfilment of the promise possible, a thousand florins are needed. The Progressionists, and Angela. Par. xviii. 133-136. reason of the said new money of the golden florin there fell out a pretty story, and worth narrating. Villani's Chronicle Being Selections from the First Nine Books of the Croniche Fiorentine of Giovanni Villani He offered to give him five hundred florins for the christening gifts alone, and told him that, if he left it to the king, he would get all the more. On the Heights A Novel Erckhorst, the man who tempted him, was robbed while engaged in transporting from one town to another two large bundles of velvet, silk, jewellery and pearls, the whole being estimated at several thousands of florins. Bartholomew Sastrow Being the Memoirs of a German Burgomaster "No; I had eight hundred florins by me, and have lent three thousand to my neighbor, the bailiff, to pay his discharge." Edelweiss A Story A great deal of money, a great deal--at least a thousand florins. The Progressionists, and Angela. Who, when he had gotten the city, caused all the walls and strongholds to be destroyed, and exacted a fine of 70,000 golden florins. Villani's Chronicle Being Selections from the First Nine Books of the Croniche Fiorentine of Giovanni Villani To save him trouble, I at once said that I would pay three florins a day for myself, and one for the accommodation of my horse. Harper's New Monthly Magazine, No. 22, March, 1852, Volume 4. In sum, this little matter cost two hundred thousand florins. Bartholomew Sastrow Being the Memoirs of a German Burgomaster Two and a half thousand florins was something of a loss, to be sure, but he hoped to stand under it. Edelweiss A Story I have given him a mortgage for a thousand florins on my house and what was left to me. The Progressionists, and Angela. In the said year 1310, from December to the following May, there was the greatest scarcity in Florence, for a bushel of grain cost half a golden florin, and was all mixed with buck-wheat. Villani's Chronicle Being Selections from the First Nine Books of the Croniche Fiorentine of Giovanni Villani If you indeed wish it to become the foundation of my fortune, give me one hundred florins besides, and let me return to Amsterdam: there I must work and study hard.” Harper's New Monthly Magazine, No. 22, March, 1852, Volume 4. I had not said a word about the dowry, and least of all had I inquired as to its amount; but my sister told me that my father-in-law gave his daughter two hundred florins. Bartholomew Sastrow Being the Memoirs of a German Burgomaster Two thousand florins is the least we have spent in that way. Edelweiss A Story Pay over the thousand florins with the interest, and we shall be quits. The Progressionists, and Angela. And in the said year there was much scarcity of victuals, and grain was sold in Florence at twenty-two shillings the bushel, reckoning fifty-one shillings to a golden florin. Villani's Chronicle Being Selections from the First Nine Books of the Croniche Fiorentine of Giovanni Villani You young varlets do not know the value of a florin as I know it.” Harper's New Monthly Magazine, No. 22, March, 1852, Volume 4. The emperor finally consented to an arrangement, one of the conditions of which was the payment of a fine of ninety thousand florins. Bartholomew Sastrow Being the Memoirs of a German Burgomaster The money amounted to just one hundred and twenty florins, counting four counterfeit sixpences. Edelweiss A Story "It is true," said Greifmann gaily, "I have laid out fifteen hundred florins, but I have done so against one hundred per cent.; for they are to secure me victory in our wager." The Progressionists, and Angela. “Here, catch!” cried Sir Hilton, tossing the man a florin, which, as it went spinning out into the sunshine, was deftly caught, spat upon, and transferred to a pocket. Sir Hilton's Sin So here he was, a hundred florins richer, but he had lost his faith. Villa Eden: The Country-House on the Rhine The melting of double ducats and Rhenish florins gave us some excellent gold of crown standard, which served to make two cups, each weighing seven marks. Bartholomew Sastrow Being the Memoirs of a German Burgomaster "He has paid me four hundred florins of it, but the greater part is still in his hands." Edelweiss A Story But as I told you, nothing less than a thousand florins would do; and where am I to get so much money? The Progressionists, and Angela. Never did I part with a florin—the sum charged for breakfast—with greater pleasure. The Cruise of the Elena or Yachting in the Hebrides "What will you do now with the hundred florins?" asked Lina. Villa Eden: The Country-House on the Rhine It was not a small affair, considering that the maintenance and starting in life of my children cost more than nine thousand florins, and my household, one year with another, three hundred florins. Bartholomew Sastrow Being the Memoirs of a German Burgomaster From my sixtieth year I begin to receive a hundred florins annually, till which time I shall manage to scratch through. Edelweiss A Story "Not only is the accumulation of bills of exchange to the amount of sixty thousand florins something abnormal, but it also argues carelessness," said he tersely. The Progressionists, and Angela. Dürer was paid 100 florins for his share in this work, although it is not known what it was. Dürer Artist-Biographies And this youth set to work in earnest to get from the priest the sum of about twenty-eight gold florins, still due from the account. Legends of Florence Collected from the People, First Series For two years running I made payments of two thousand florins each on a simple receipt. Bartholomew Sastrow Being the Memoirs of a German Burgomaster Look at the belts which encircle their waists, sometimes they are of silk, sometimes of gold, sometimes so costly that the jeweller charges from forty to fifty florins for making them. Women of the Teutonic Nations Woman: In all ages and in all countries Vol. 8 (of 10) Every one of these twenty packages contains twenty five-hundred florin banknotes. The Progressionists, and Angela. Soon afterwards the King invited Dürer to the feast which he gave to the Emperor and Archduchess; and then had his portrait painted in oil-colors, paying thirty florins for it. Dürer Artist-Biographies I have come to know what you are going to do about this debt of Piovano of twenty-eight florins, and when it will be paid?’ Legends of Florence Collected from the People, First Series The Margrave when I left, sent me half a golden florin, besides a court dress. Bartholomew Sastrow Being the Memoirs of a German Burgomaster Douw’s pictures brought high prices, and it is said that President Van Spiring of the Hague paid him 1000 florins a year simply for the right of pre-emption. Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 8, Slice 6 "Dodwell" to "Drama" Taking a five-hundred florin banknote between his thumb and forefinger, the banker reached it carelessly to the somewhat puzzled leader. The Progressionists, and Angela. His friend Alexander Imhoff lent him 100 gold florins, receiving Dürer’s note in return. Dürer Artist-Biographies “And after a few days’ delay, he paid the man two-thirds of the sum, and ten florins for the time and trouble, and said he would not give a farthing more. Legends of Florence Collected from the People, First Series My honorarium was fixed at twenty florins per annum. Bartholomew Sastrow Being the Memoirs of a German Burgomaster Look here now," said he to me, as he turned over the beautifully clean and neatly kept volume: "this is the work of one who earns six hundred florins a year. That Boy Of Norcott's Pay me over the trifle of a thousand florins and the interest, and the house with everything pertaining to it shall be yours. The Progressionists, and Angela. Henceforward I will stick to my engraving; and, if I had done so before, I should be richer by a thousand florins than I am to-day.” Dürer Artist-Biographies And I handed him a flask of Hocheimer of eight florins, right glad to get rid of his presence and escape further scrutiny from his prying glances. A Day's Ride A Life's Romance During that period my earnings amounted to five thousand three hundred florins, exclusive of presents in kind, which often exceeded the strictly necessary. Bartholomew Sastrow Being the Memoirs of a German Burgomaster "Can you live and wear such clothes as these," said the old man, touching my tweed coat, "for three hundred florins a year,—paper florins, mind, which in your money would make about twenty-five pounds?" That Boy Of Norcott's Can he be willing for the sake of a million florins to bind me for life to this erring creature, this infidel Louise? The Progressionists, and Angela. More lately the Rath of Antwerp, while I remained in the Low Countries, also made me an offer, 300 florins of Philippe a year, and a fair mansion to live in. Dürer Artist-Biographies "Came on Monday last in the diligence, and are to remain till the twentieth; two florins a day they give for everything." A Day's Ride A Life's Romance He had never been married, and his property, amounting to a hundred thousand golden florins, fell to two cousins, who spent it in feasting, swilling, and riotous living. Bartholomew Sastrow Being the Memoirs of a German Burgomaster Han-serl, besides this, taught me how to live on my humble pay of a florin and ten kreutzers—about two shillings—daily. That Boy Of Norcott's He undid the tape encircling the packages, and then it appeared that every leaf of both rows was a five-hundred florin banknote. The Progressionists, and Angela. His land joins the Bondavara property; his income is something under two hundred thousand florins. Black Diamonds He was professedly to sell him another, doubtless a smaller one, for 4000 florins; but, in fact, he was to give Rembrandt the house and 1000 florins in cash. Great Masters in Painting: Rembrandt van Rijn The Imperial chancellerie demanded three thousand florins for engrossing the act of reconciliation, which I could have done as elegantly in one day. Bartholomew Sastrow Being the Memoirs of a German Burgomaster There was a "younker," once under him in the yard, who, just because he could read and write French, was now a cashier, with six hundred florins' salary. That Boy Of Norcott's Consequently, both rows contain just two hundred thousand florins--an imposing sum assuredly, and, for the purpose of being imposing, the two hundred thousand have been laid upon this table. The Progressionists, and Angela. Immediately upon the issue of the Proclamation, and when the shares were a little flat, Kaulmann appeared in X——, and offered him forty-five florins exchange upon his shares. Black Diamonds He lent Hendrick money, one thousand florins, to be repayable in a year with three months' notice. Great Masters in Painting: Rembrandt van Rijn Without money and without a livelihood, I did not dare to ask my father-in-law for the promised two hundred florins, for he had warned me that it was my father's duty to begin paying up. Bartholomew Sastrow Being the Memoirs of a German Burgomaster I wanted to buy a team of juchera he drove into the yard here, and was rash enough to offer five hundred florins for what he asked eight. That Boy Of Norcott's No one except the prince of Orange had an income nearly so great as that of Egmont, amounting to 63,000 florins. History of the Reign of Philip the Second, King of Spain, Vols. 1 and 2 So it appeared to be, for after the government grant to the railway the Bondavara shares rose to seventy florins above par. Black Diamonds With this temporary relief he in part paid off Thysz, but 1170 florins still remained to be paid, and for this amount the creditor obtained a mortgage on the house. Great Masters in Painting: Rembrandt van Rijn When early next morning the tailor brought the garment back, he asked a florin for his work. Bartholomew Sastrow Being the Memoirs of a German Burgomaster |
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