| 单词 | seigneur |
| 例句 | He and I started back across the fields, preceding the others like two seigneurs. A Separate Peace 1959-01-01T00:00:00Z But the way the campaign played out, with the release of the tape, it was almost as if people were talking about droit du seigneur all over again. Remember When ‘Figaro’ Was Set in Trump Tower? 2016-11-25T05:00:00Z He is interrupted by the arrival of Figaro and a group of peasants praising him for abolishing the droit de seigneur. Glyndebourne 2012 - Marriage of Figaro synopsis, cast and creatives 2012-08-14T11:26:10Z A petition from women demanding that the United States introduce droit de seigneur. Perspective | Gene Weingarten: The gospel according to Donald 2017-08-28T04:00:00Z His was an age of hierarchy, in which inequalities of rank seemed to separate seigneurs and servants into separate species, and Montaigne is not free of this attitude; nonetheless, he is curious. All together now: Montaigne and the art of co-operation 2012-02-10T22:55:14Z He wearies the young men of his city in athletic contests, and when they marry he insists on the droit du seigneur: he, not the groom, spends the wedding night with the bride. How to Read “Gilgamesh” 2019-10-07T04:00:00Z The university is one of the last domains of hierarchy, its Marxist residents notwithstanding, and hierarchy has always been conducive to the droit du seigneur. At #MeToo U, the Faculty Loses Its Ideological Immunity 2018-01-26T05:00:00Z Women are not legally chattel, even if many still face the kind of droit de seigneur attitude of entitlement from powerful men. Opinion | The Deep Confusion of the Post-Weinstein Moment 2017-11-06T05:00:00Z Nearly 80 years later, that aroma of perversion and maladroit du seigneur clings to Hollywood. Opinion | Harvey Weinstein, Hollywood’s Oldest Horror Story 2017-10-14T04:00:00Z Like a feudal overlord, Mr. Giraldo exercised “a kind of droit du seigneur” over girls in the region, said a Colombian law enforcement official, who requested anonymity because he was not authorized to talk./ The Secret History of Colombia’s Paramilitaries and the U.S. War on Drugs 2016-09-10T04:00:00Z The word derives from the French seigneur, which means “lord.” Can A Government Finance Itself Simply By Issuing Money? 2015-07-31T04:00:00Z That's where a dynasty of local seigneurs first emerged more than 1,000 years ago - they went on to wear the crowns of France, Spain, Naples and Sicily, and lend their name to those biscuits. The link between bourbon biscuits and bourbon whiskey 2014-12-25T05:00:00Z Becker is not so much grand seigneur now as mischievous uncle, forever armed with pith and wisdom. Wimbledon 2012: blood on the grass marks a refreshing power shift 2012-06-30T22:00:06Z Although heretic seigneurs and nobles had been by this time well-nigh destroyed and their lands had passed to others, there was still infection among the bourgeoisie of the cities and the peasantry. A History of The Inquisition of The Middle Ages; volume II 2012-04-18T02:00:12.957Z Under the feudal system, the confiscations were for the benefit of the seigneur haut-justicier. A History of The Inquisition of The Middle Ages; volume I 2012-04-17T02:00:16.473Z From boorish squires they blossomed into grands seigneurs, patrons of the arts, virtuosi. Mortal Coils 2012-04-06T02:00:30.740Z The figures are those of his own day; they are seigneurs and great ladies of the court of Louis XIII., masquerading in Macedonian raiment. Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 13, Slice 4 "Hero" to "Hindu Chronology" 2012-04-04T02:00:56.447Z From first to last she accepted not a sou, not a jewel, not a favor—political or otherwise—from the grands seigneurs who delighted to do her honor. Superwomen 2012-04-03T02:00:38.047Z Only every Rothwell at the Place, even to the last, had an air of being a grand seigneur, which this fellow can't very well have. Mitchelhurst Place, Vol. I (of 2) A Novel 2012-04-03T02:00:33.630Z About 1240 we see the Bishop of Toulouse and his provost conducting, without the aid of an inquisitor, an inquest for heresy upon the powerful seigneurs de Niort. A History of The Inquisition of The Middle Ages; volume I 2012-04-17T02:00:16.473Z You know that I would die for the seigneur, as much as if the iron collar were round my neck! The Red Cockade 2012-03-30T02:00:19.603Z In the act of fealty, the vassal placed his hand upon sacred relics, or upon the Bible, and swore eternal faithfulness to his seigneur. A Source Book of Medi?val History Documents Illustrative of European Life and Institutions from the German Invasions to the Renaissance 2012-03-23T02:00:40.930Z Voltaire soon afterwards purchased a third estate at Ferney, just a little over the French border, and here, eventually, he lived en grande seigneur, and was known as the “patriarch of Ferney.” Voltaire: A Sketch of his Life and Works 2012-03-14T02:00:25.570Z No one could be pleasanter or more flashy than Fitzgibbon if he chose, for he united the manners of a grand seigneur with some culture, and could keep his temper under admirable control. My Lords of Strogue, Vol. I (of III) A Chronicle of Ireland, from the Convention to the Union 2012-02-15T03:00:34.177Z As for the laity, their revenues were likewise subjected to the legatine discretion, with the proviso that they were not to be coerced into payment without the consent of their seigneurs. A History of The Inquisition of The Middle Ages; volume I 2012-04-17T02:00:16.473Z To all these things there is now to be an end--quietly, if the seigneurs will--but an end. The Red Cockade 2012-03-30T02:00:19.603Z The so-called "act of investiture" generally followed, the seigneur handing over to the vassal a bit of turf, a stick, or some other object symbolizing the transfer of the usufruct of the property in question. A Source Book of Medi?val History Documents Illustrative of European Life and Institutions from the German Invasions to the Renaissance 2012-03-23T02:00:40.930Z The seigneurs huddled mechanically together in a small knot, and fired one futile volley ere they were trodden under foot. The Maid of Honour (Vol. 3 of 3) A Tale of the Dark Days of France 2012-02-14T03:00:29.027Z Mr. Hedges had recognised at a glance that here was some grand seigneur and wished that Mr. Fudby would not speak in so loud a voice. The Black Moth A Romance of the XVIIIth Century 2012-01-31T03:00:13.827Z The accused said that he wished to take counsel, and he retired with most of the seigneurs who had accompanied him, leaving the king alone with his household. The Thirteenth Greatest of Centuries 2012-01-28T03:00:21.937Z A feudal kingdom of Frankish seigneurs was to be planted on the soil of Palestine, instead of a dominium temporale of the patriarch like that of the pope in central Italy. Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 7, Slice 7 "Crocoite" to "Cuba" 2012-01-22T03:00:24.397Z Peasants were expected to settle their disputes in the courts of law, but lords and seigneurs possessed a legal right to make war upon their enemies and were usually not loath to exercise it. A Source Book of Medi?val History Documents Illustrative of European Life and Institutions from the German Invasions to the Renaissance 2012-03-23T02:00:40.930Z His brothers, unkempt and bound, none the better for rough usage, tied back to back like common malefactors, while a young seigneur whom all three knew well was mounting guard on them. The Maid of Honour (Vol. 3 of 3) A Tale of the Dark Days of France 2012-02-14T03:00:29.027Z No institution was more shameful and abhorrent, or so vividly reveals the baseness to which unrestricted feudalism sank, than the horrible depravity of maiden-rights, or droits de seigneur. Legal Lore Curiosities of Law and Lawyers 2012-01-17T03:00:20.443Z On one occasion they were refused admission on the ground that two grand English seigneurs had bespoken all the accommodation. Curiosities of Impecuniosity 2011-12-31T03:00:16.190Z Yesterday she told me that a fine seigneur, clothed in gray and called Hilbert, desired to have me in marriage and would come here to show himself to me. 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 old seigneur was exceedingly kind and hospitable, and the young man and I soon became on excellent terms. Incidents of Travel in Greece, Turkey, Russia, and Poland, 7th ed. Vol. 2 of 2 2011-11-11T03:00:31.270Z The seigneurs, he declared, must select the strongest fortress in the province, arm and victual it, and thus secure from the scum, look out for better times. The Maid of Honour (Vol. 3 of 3) A Tale of the Dark Days of France 2012-02-14T03:00:29.027Z It was kept exclusively for the rich seigneurs who always carry their own beds with them. Incidents of Travel in Greece, Turkey, Russia, and Poland, Vol. I (of 2) 2011-11-01T02:00:22.197Z There was no hope for France while tournaments on a large scale and at the public’s expense were fashionable amongst the grands seigneurs. Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 11, Slice 2 "French Literature" to "Frost, William" 2011-10-14T02:00:26.280Z Prince Metternich will do nothing; he is trop grand seigneur to work on the press. For Sceptre and Crown, Vol. I (of II) A Romance of the Present Time 2011-10-13T02:00:45.883Z I got out, and he threw his arms around me, kissed me on both cheeks, called me his friend and brother, and mounted the kibitka with the old seigneur. Incidents of Travel in Greece, Turkey, Russia, and Poland, 7th ed. Vol. 2 of 2 2011-11-11T03:00:31.270Z He was grateful to Alga� in that matter of the sciatic nerve, but it was not his place as a seigneur to make morning calls on a dependant. The Maid of Honour (Vol. 3 of 3) A Tale of the Dark Days of France 2012-02-14T03:00:29.027Z No traveller can pass through Odessa without having to acknowledge the politeness of Count Woronzow, the governor of the Crimea, one of the richest seigneurs in Russia, and one of the pillars of the throne. Incidents of Travel in Greece, Turkey, Russia, and Poland, Vol. I (of 2) 2011-11-01T02:00:22.197Z A hundred years before him Baldwin d’Avernes, the then seigneur, had caused to be written a book of chronicles or rather genealogies. Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 11, Slice 2 "French Literature" to "Frost, William" 2011-10-14T02:00:26.280Z Instinct had not misled his curiosity; the portly seigneur was his old acquaintance, Signor Emile Gabrielli. "Persons Unknown" 2011-09-28T02:00:23.683Z It belonged to a Polish seigneur, who, though disaffected toward government, had succeeded in retaining his property, and was the proprietor of many villages. Incidents of Travel in Greece, Turkey, Russia, and Poland, 7th ed. Vol. 2 of 2 2011-11-11T03:00:31.270Z Oh, I breathe more freely," said Marguerite, "yes, madame, I understand; this seigneur who came here is perhaps your husband. The Barber of Paris 2011-09-18T02:00:25.547Z The rich seigneurs follow the lead of government, and build hotels to let out in apartments. Incidents of Travel in Greece, Turkey, Russia, and Poland, Vol. I (of 2) 2011-11-01T02:00:22.197Z He seems, however, to have had trouble with his seigneur Gui de Blois, and even to have resigned his chaplaincy. Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 11, Slice 2 "French Literature" to "Frost, William" 2011-10-14T02:00:26.280Z But our seigneurs the bishops judge such matters differently, and better than we could. The Executioner's Knife Or Joan of Arc 2011-09-13T02:00:34.817Z Some of the seigneurs possess from seventy to more than a hundred thousand; and their wealth depends upon the skill and management with which the labour of these serfs is employed. Incidents of Travel in Greece, Turkey, Russia, and Poland, 7th ed. Vol. 2 of 2 2011-11-11T03:00:31.270Z I thank you, seigneur, but I cannot accept your benefits. The Barber of Paris 2011-09-18T02:00:25.547Z Frontenac was there in a gorgeous uniform and looking the soldier and seigneur from head to foot. Count Frontenac Makers of Canada, Volume 3 2011-09-09T02:01:02.147Z He next calls Robert de Namur his seigneur, and dedicates to him, in a general introduction, the whole of his chronicles. Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 11, Slice 2 "French Literature" to "Frost, William" 2011-10-14T02:00:26.280Z The seigneur, although he is the supreme councilor of Charles VII, is in the secret recesses of his soul as English as ourselves, and as desirous as we of seeing his master vanquished. The Executioner's Knife Or Joan of Arc 2011-09-13T02:00:34.817Z We passed the house of a very respectable seigneur who had married his own sister. Incidents of Travel in Greece, Turkey, Russia, and Poland, 7th ed. Vol. 2 of 2 2011-11-11T03:00:31.270Z "But you are trembling yourself, seigneur, what has happened?" The Barber of Paris 2011-09-18T02:00:25.547Z This society, with its seigneurs, military officers, clergy and civil service, would beyond doubt have an extensive correspondence with friends at home. The History of the Post Office in British North America 2011-08-31T02:01:37.743Z In most of the provinces the peasants rose and stormed and burnt the houses of the seigneurs, taking peculiar care to destroy their title-deeds. Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 11, Slice 2 "French Literature" to "Frost, William" 2011-10-14T02:00:26.280Z Our seigneurs and the doctors of canon law condemn her. The Executioner's Knife Or Joan of Arc 2011-09-13T02:00:34.817Z They keep little taverns, where they sell vodka, a species of brandy, and wring from the peasant all his earnings, lending the money again to the seigneurs at exorbitant interest. Incidents of Travel in Greece, Turkey, Russia, and Poland, 7th ed. Vol. 2 of 2 2011-11-11T03:00:31.270Z But it is necessary, seigneur, to get rid of this young man for a long time. The Barber of Paris 2011-09-18T02:00:25.547Z Lanoullier's difficulties were increased by the hostility of the seigneurs through whose estates the road was to pass, and who resented his making his surveys without deference to their wishes and opinions. The History of the Post Office in British North America 2011-08-31T02:01:37.743Z Some of the seigneurs were murdered and the rest were driven into the towns or across the frontier. Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 11, Slice 2 "French Literature" to "Frost, William" 2011-10-14T02:00:26.280Z The Inquisitor—"You do not, then, hold yourself subject to the Church militant, that is to say to our Pope, our seigneurs the cardinals, archbishops, bishops and other holy ministers of God?" The Executioner's Knife Or Joan of Arc 2011-09-13T02:00:34.817Z Like most of the Russian seigneurs, they had run through their fortunes in their military career. Incidents of Travel in Greece, Turkey, Russia, and Poland, 7th ed. Vol. 2 of 2 2011-11-11T03:00:31.270Z I fear nothing, seigneur, it is very little matter what becomes of me after this. The Barber of Paris 2011-09-18T02:00:25.547Z The King, the seigneurs and the clergy took to themselves the trouble of willing for us? The Galley Slave's Ring or The Family of Lebrenn. A Tale of The French Revolution of 1848 2011-08-29T02:01:02.680Z The seigneurs were all clad in magnificent robes, but the king, on the contrary,259 was dressed most simply. Castles and Chateaux of Old Touraine and the Loire Country 2011-08-27T02:00:22.057Z "And on top of all, oppressed and persecuted, Jacques Bonhomme has had to pay the ransom for the cowardly seigneurs with gilded spurs!" The Executioner's Knife Or Joan of Arc 2011-09-13T02:00:34.817Z The second day a young seigneur named Chickoff, who spoke French, joined the diligence, and through him we had full explanations with the old Russian. Incidents of Travel in Greece, Turkey, Russia, and Poland, 7th ed. Vol. 2 of 2 2011-11-11T03:00:31.270Z "Finish this letter, seigneur," said Julia, "there is something there which concerns your confidant." The Barber of Paris 2011-09-18T02:00:25.547Z The theory was that our fathers and mothers belonged to the Frankish Kings and seigneurs neither more nor less than cattle belong to their owner. The Galley Slave's Ring or The Family of Lebrenn. A Tale of The French Revolution of 1848 2011-08-29T02:01:02.680Z In addition it was a land where, in the middle ages, the seigneurs made history, almost without a parallel in France or elsewhere. Castles and Chateaux of Old Touraine and the Loire Country 2011-08-27T02:00:22.057Z Sire, pray do not hold such long conferences with these seigneurs. The Executioner's Knife Or Joan of Arc 2011-09-13T02:00:34.817Z Late in the afternoon we met the travelling equipage of a seigneur returning from Moscow to his estate in the country. Incidents of Travel in Greece, Turkey, Russia, and Poland, 7th ed. Vol. 2 of 2 2011-11-11T03:00:31.270Z "Deign to excuse, seigneur, the liberty which I take," said the young bachelor, bowing low to the marquis. The Barber of Paris 2011-09-18T02:00:25.547Z It is not likely that everything went on without numerous revolts on the part of the serfs against the Kings, the seigneurs and the priests. The Galley Slave's Ring or The Family of Lebrenn. A Tale of The French Revolution of 1848 2011-08-29T02:01:02.680Z The right of a seigneur over his clients was almost absolute, even the lives and chattels of his clients being at his disposal, though the seigneur himself lay under the jurisdiction of the Emperor. An Introduction to the History of Japan 2011-08-25T02:00:29.177Z Listen, Oh, ye priests of Christ; listen, Oh, ye seigneurs of the Church; you are bent upon my death. The Executioner's Knife Or Joan of Arc 2011-09-13T02:00:34.817Z The seigneurs of Russia have jumped over all intermediate grades of civilization, and plunged at once into the luxuries of metropolitan life. Incidents of Travel in Greece, Turkey, Russia, and Poland, 7th ed. Vol. 2 of 2 2011-11-11T03:00:31.270Z "I know it, seigneur, I recognized his voice and I listened." The Barber of Paris 2011-09-18T02:00:25.547Z Accordingly, my boy, the Frankish Kings and seigneurs, after having robbed our fathers of their property, started to live on their sweat—" "Just so, grandfather. The Galley Slave's Ring or The Family of Lebrenn. A Tale of The French Revolution of 1848 2011-08-29T02:01:02.680Z Some of the seigneurs were men of the same race as the imperial family, their ancestors having helped in the conquest of the country. An Introduction to the History of Japan 2011-08-25T02:00:29.177Z It is said that a king of France in the presence of the body of a powerful seigneur of his court could not help saying, 'How tall he was!' My Recollections 2011-07-16T02:00:14.973Z Many of them are rich, and though alike despised by rich and poor, by the seigneur and the serf, they are proud of exhibiting their wealth, particularly in the jewels and ornaments of their women. Incidents of Travel in Greece, Turkey, Russia, and Poland, 7th ed. Vol. 2 of 2 2011-11-11T03:00:31.270Z "Yes, seigneur; and there it was that an old man came to consult him, an old man whose daughter you had abducted, and whom you had wounded with your sword—the unfortunate Delmar." The Barber of Paris 2011-09-18T02:00:25.547Z "Admit it, my dear Monsieur Lebrenn," said the Count, again pointing to the pictures that ornamented the walls of the salon, "the times in which those redoubtable seigneurs lived, were the real good times!" The Galley Slave's Ring or The Family of Lebrenn. A Tale of The French Revolution of 1848 2011-08-29T02:01:02.680Z The extent of the land over which a seigneur held sway, was in general not very great, so that it cannot be fairly compared with any modern Japanese province or kuni. An Introduction to the History of Japan 2011-08-25T02:00:29.177Z Under such circumstances, his pride would not permit him to remain in that part of the country where for so many years he had lived grand seigneur. The Haunted Homestead A Novel 2011-07-13T02:00:22.920Z The seigneur superintended the cooking, and I did them the honour to breakfast with them. Incidents of Travel in Greece, Turkey, Russia, and Poland, 7th ed. Vol. 2 of 2 2011-11-11T03:00:31.270Z "Yes, seigneur, and she will be the last." The Barber of Paris 2011-09-18T02:00:25.547Z "If I understand you rightly, monsieur, the King, the priests and the seigneurs said: 'Do that!'—and it was done?" The Galley Slave's Ring or The Family of Lebrenn. A Tale of The French Revolution of 1848 2011-08-29T02:01:02.680Z Without any regard to land a seigneur of early Japan could own a certain number of persons, and in that case the land inhabited by them naturally became the property of their master. An Introduction to the History of Japan 2011-08-25T02:00:29.177Z The duke expected a separate letter for himself; as there was none, he felt a little offended and talked with the Prince Woivode about the pride of the Polish seigneurs. The Journal of Countess Fran?oise Krasinska Great Grandmother of Victor Emmanuel 2011-07-10T02:00:25.767Z Bulwer passed himself off as a grand seigneur and a genius; he was really but a clever man and a dandy, who exploited literature for his social advancement. The English Stage Being an Account of the Victorian Drama 2011-07-04T02:00:21.750Z "Calm yourself, seigneur," said Julia, closing the door of the room, "this visit will be the last that I shall make you." The Barber of Paris 2011-09-18T02:00:25.547Z Count Morgen Friis, capable, distinguished, experienced, but with some of the indolence of the old grand seigneur, had refused. Ten Years Near the German Frontier A Retrospect and a Warning 2011-06-16T02:00:15.297Z That tall, straight seigneur looked like a man able to outlive a shock, too.” Dangerous Ground or, The Rival Detectives 2011-06-11T02:00:11.853Z I throw my money about like the grand seigneur. Faithful Margaret A Novel 2011-06-10T02:00:21.627Z His somewhat grand seigneur manner at first a little alarmed me; but when I had broken through his reserve, I became, like every one else, much attached to him. The Life, Letters and Work of Frederic Leighton Volume I 2011-05-22T02:00:16.657Z "Yes, seigneur, I had the misfortune to wound you in the arm." The Barber of Paris 2011-09-18T02:00:25.547Z The defense escalated into all-out cultural battle: On the one hand, it was the French who came up with the notion of droit du seigneur, the special sexual liberties that the ruling class can enjoy. Sex, Lies, Arrogance: What Makes Powerful Men Behave So Badly? 2011-05-19T09:20:00Z But let your English gentleman visit a French "grand seigneur!" The International Monthly, Volume 3, No. 3, June, 1851 2011-05-18T02:00:14.897Z "Why, where do you come from, seigneur," said the young man, "that you don't know all this business?" Corse de Leon, Volume I (of 2) or, The Brigand; a Romance 2011-05-07T02:00:29.347Z "Ah, dear friend, you have grown insufferably conservative, you would have shouted on the first day of the creation of the world: 'Conserves le chaos, seigneur Dieu, conservez le chaos!'" 'Gloria Victis!' A Romance 2011-03-26T02:00:13.597Z One moment, seigneur, you will learn all if you will allow me to continue. The Barber of Paris 2011-09-18T02:00:25.547Z In the items on this ledger figured princes, grand seigneurs, and all the royal coterie. The Sword of Honor, volumes 1 & 2 or The Foundation of the French Republic, A Tale of The French Revolution 2011-03-21T02:00:09.090Z Corrupted by the largesses of an expensive and intriguing court, the "grand seigneur," after the reign of Louis XIV., became over-civil and servile to those above him. The International Monthly, Volume 3, No. 3, June, 1851 2011-05-18T02:00:14.897Z Of a seigneur's habitation there was no sign whatever, and I found it difficult to believe that Petrovka's father could inhabit such a shabby dwelling as that to which she now led us. The Great White Army 2011-03-12T03:00:25.450Z It was an odd comment on the laws of heredity that his grandfather was said to have begun life as a peddler, and yet there he was a grand seigneur to the finger-tips. The High Heart 2011-03-04T03:00:52.683Z At the end of five minutes the noble seigneur broke the silence. The Barber of Paris 2011-09-18T02:00:25.547Z The young Marquis of Lafayette, tall of stature, slim, urbane, presented the accepted type of the grand seigneur. The Sword of Honor, volumes 1 & 2 or The Foundation of the French Republic, A Tale of The French Revolution 2011-03-21T02:00:09.090Z The count was the seigneur of the place, and lived in a somewhat shabby palace which had seen better days. A Short History of Italy (476-1900) 2011-02-24T03:01:00.630Z Previously, if childless, they had no power to bequeath their property; it reverted simply to the seigneur by custom of tradition. The Cathedrals of Southern France 2011-02-10T03:00:54.597Z My father was a French seigneur of Lower Canada and a Catholic, while my mother was a Scotch Presbyterian. In the Van; or, The Builders 2011-02-09T03:00:42.387Z I know no more than you, seigneur, I swear to you. The Barber of Paris 2011-09-18T02:00:25.547Z The accused, formerly the seigneur of several parishes, enjoyed still a large fortune. The Sword of Honor, volumes 1 & 2 or The Foundation of the French Republic, A Tale of The French Revolution 2011-03-21T02:00:09.090Z The people then cried out, ‘Long live our seigneur!’ Dumas' Paris 2011-02-02T03:00:23.057Z These rhapsodies are stamped with the race hatred borne by the Gauls towards the Franks, the conquered towards the conquerors, the serf towards the seigneur, the subject towards the Crown and the Church. The Pocket Bible or Christian the Printer A Tale of the Sixteenth Century 2011-01-27T03:00:40.940Z It became a republic about twelve hundred and something—small, but tough and warlike—commanding the respect of seigneurs and counts, even of kings. The Car That Went Abroad Motoring Through the Golden Age 2011-01-27T03:00:39.880Z "It was from you alone that I wished to hear it, seigneur." The Barber of Paris 2011-09-18T02:00:25.547Z "That great seigneur who once so shamefully outraged my husband?" cried Madam Desmarais in surprise. The Sword of Honor, volumes 1 & 2 or The Foundation of the French Republic, A Tale of The French Revolution 2011-03-21T02:00:09.090Z “There were in this town two seigneurs, or, rather, two kings; one was the Abbé of St. Waast, the other was the Bishop of Arras, whose palace threw one-half the town into shade.” Dumas' Paris 2011-02-02T03:00:23.057Z Some seigneurs, out on a carousal, attempted to do violence to a woman. The Pocket Bible or Christian the Printer A Tale of the Sixteenth Century 2011-01-27T03:00:40.940Z His extravagance, his love of playing the grand seigneur when he was head over ears in debt, was cause enough. Success and How He Won It 2011-01-23T03:00:12.077Z "Say, rather, that we know how to love truly—while you, seigneur, give the name of love to the most fleeting fancy, your heart being entirely a stranger to the real passion." The Barber of Paris 2011-09-18T02:00:25.547Z He presented the accepted type of the great seigneur of his time, and wore with grace his costume of plain blue cloth of Tours, spangled with silver and embroidered in gold. The Sword of Honor, volumes 1 & 2 or The Foundation of the French Republic, A Tale of The French Revolution 2011-03-21T02:00:09.090Z Everywhere the revolt is on—war everywhere—in case our seigneurs refuse to accept the Peasant Code. The Blacksmith's Hammer, or The Peasant Code A Tale of the Grand Monarch 2011-01-18T03:00:14.120Z I was delayed at a friend's longer than I had expected; her maid servant accompanied me home; we were crossing the bridge when several swaggering seigneurs approached and made insulting remarks to us. The Pocket Bible or Christian the Printer A Tale of the Sixteenth Century 2011-01-27T03:00:40.940Z The seigneur, under the old regime, in France, had his pew, usually; and high dignitaries of the State in no country are found mingling with the mass of worshippers, unless it be in good company. The Chainbearer Or, The Littlepage Manuscripts 2011-01-13T03:01:05.707Z Several times already his turn had come and Touquet had said to him,— "Whenever you wish, seigneur bachelor." The Barber of Paris 2011-09-18T02:00:25.547Z This seigneur, residing habitually at Versailles or at Paris, left to his stewards and bailiffs the administration of his domains in Auvergne, Beauvoisis, and Brittany. The Sword of Honor, volumes 1 & 2 or The Foundation of the French Republic, A Tale of The French Revolution 2011-03-21T02:00:09.090Z But both seigneurs and bishops ordered their men-at-arms to mow down the 'villains' and 'clowns.' The Blacksmith's Hammer, or The Peasant Code A Tale of the Grand Monarch 2011-01-18T03:00:14.120Z Whenever occasion required, he would treat his soldiers to these dainties out of his own pocket like a magnificent seigneur; but to allow his soldiers to reflect, to think, to reason, to will?—Never! The Pocket Bible or Christian the Printer A Tale of the Sixteenth Century 2011-01-27T03:00:40.940Z The man on the other side, I hear, was Count Golm, grand seigneur, but over head and ears in debt. The Breaking of the Storm, Vol. I. 2010-12-20T17:12:22.067Z Julia rose, her eyes scintillating, her cheeks a vivid scarlet, and looking angrily at the marquis cried,— "And you, seigneur, where did you learn to murder a father in order to abduct his daughter?" The Barber of Paris 2011-09-18T02:00:25.547Z It does not do for the seigneurs to be too hard nowadays. A Blot on the Scutcheon They broke ranks and struck the roads home in separate bands, proclaiming everywhere along their passage that the Peasant Code was accepted by the seigneurs and the curates. The Blacksmith's Hammer, or The Peasant Code A Tale of the Grand Monarch 2011-01-18T03:00:14.120Z Saying this, Christian ran resolutely upon the three seigneurs and their pages. The Pocket Bible or Christian the Printer A Tale of the Sixteenth Century 2011-01-27T03:00:40.940Z The dilettante artist on the throne in the first century had many a successor in the literary arts among the grand seigneurs of the fifth. Roman Society from Nero to Marcus Aurelius Among the whole aristocracy of France there was no family so loathed and detested as the seigneurs of Seyre. The Hillman The simple Breton peasants, who awaited the word of their seigneur, were to hear it as young de Quernais had asked that they should. A Blot on the Scutcheon They returned blow for blow, death for death; gave themselves over to frightful acts of reprisal; killed their seigneur; and now ravage and burn down his castle! The Blacksmith's Hammer, or The Peasant Code A Tale of the Grand Monarch 2011-01-18T03:00:14.120Z For a moment the three seigneurs stood their ground bravely; they drew close abreast of one another and drew their swords. The Pocket Bible or Christian the Printer A Tale of the Sixteenth Century 2011-01-27T03:00:40.940Z Your serenissime highnesses, highnesses, excellencies, noble, puissant, valiant seigneurs and friends. Bartholomew Sastrow Being the Memoirs of a German Burgomaster "Without saying a word, seigneur, you have kept us waiting an infernally long while," said Chalamel. The Mysteries of Paris, Volume 5 of 6 But for all that it was such a good round sum, that the interest from it just succeeded in keeping his head above water, though he could no longer live like a grand seigneur. In Paradise A Novel. Vol. II Did not the seigneurs and their bishops proceed in the same manner during the Middle Ages towards those communes which our ancestor Fergan the Quarryman was one of the most intrepid to defend? The Blacksmith's Hammer, or The Peasant Code A Tale of the Grand Monarch 2011-01-18T03:00:14.120Z Several seigneurs, lighted by lackeys with torches in their hands turn into the street. The Pocket Bible or Christian the Printer A Tale of the Sixteenth Century 2011-01-27T03:00:40.940Z And some day, great and strong and powerful seigneur as he is, he shall know me. In the Day of Adversity The Commission of grave and reverend seigneurs were not to be trusted with a leaflet which was circulating gratuitously in East London. Stand Up, Ye Dead Good seigneur King, do not have us killed—why would you have us killed? The Branding Needle, or The Monastery of Charolles A Tale of the First Communal Charter The communiers also began with humble supplications to their seigneurs, or their bishops, to alleviate their taxes. The Blacksmith's Hammer, or The Peasant Code A Tale of the Grand Monarch 2011-01-18T03:00:14.120Z Saying which the seigneurs tried anew to tear their victim from the foot of the cross to which she clung with terror and screamed aloud for help. The Pocket Bible or Christian the Printer A Tale of the Sixteenth Century 2011-01-27T03:00:40.940Z They mark letters from the local seigneurs as worthy of perusal by us in Paris ere being forwarded to their destination, which, in truth, are barren of interest. In the Day of Adversity "He is tr�s grand seigneur!" said the Italian, with a voice of intense admiration and respect. Tony Butler Oh, the fathers of the happy inhabitants who people that corner of the land did not bend their necks under the yoke of either Frankish seigneurs or Gallic bishops. The Branding Needle, or The Monastery of Charolles A Tale of the First Communal Charter We live in evil days, oppressed and harassed as we are by the men of the King, the seigneurs and the clergy. The Blacksmith's Hammer, or The Peasant Code A Tale of the Grand Monarch 2011-01-18T03:00:14.120Z If the power falls into the hands of the populace, the seigneurs, that is, the nobility and the bourgeoisie, are to be turned against the populace. The Pocket Bible or Christian the Printer A Tale of the Sixteenth Century 2011-01-27T03:00:40.940Z The seigneurs do not lord it over us always. In the Day of Adversity He was brought up under the direction of the seigneur d’Auxy, and early showed great application to study and also to warlike exercises. Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 5, Slice 8 "Chariot" to "Chatelaine" In these days of incessant feuds, kings and seigneurs always turn their homes into fortifications. The Branding Needle, or The Monastery of Charolles A Tale of the First Communal Charter Thanks to this issue, the seigneur, who was always involved in feuds with his neighbors, could flee and elude his enemies if he found his lair on the point of being forced. The Blacksmith's Hammer, or The Peasant Code A Tale of the Grand Monarch 2011-01-18T03:00:14.120Z "May the flames of St. Anthony consume me if you do not come with us, strumpet!" yelled one of the seigneurs, seizing the woman by the waist. The Pocket Bible or Christian the Printer A Tale of the Sixteenth Century 2011-01-27T03:00:40.940Z A man must have some friend who obtains him his presentation to a regiment—even I had our grand seigneur. In the Day of Adversity That we are still said to sit “in” an arm-chair and “on” other kinds of chairs is a reminiscence of the time when the lord or seigneur sat “in his chair.” Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 5, Slice 7 "Cerargyrite" to "Charing Cross" An old leude, with long white moustaches and not a bit amorous, had me for his share of the booty, and he immediately after sold me to seigneur Samuel. The Branding Needle, or The Monastery of Charolles A Tale of the First Communal Charter The nobility and seigneurs are royalists, but they are not numerous. The Blacksmith's Hammer, or The Peasant Code A Tale of the Grand Monarch 2011-01-18T03:00:14.120Z "You are mistaken, seigneurs," answered the poor creature panting for breath in the unequal struggle; "I am an honest widow." The Pocket Bible or Christian the Printer A Tale of the Sixteenth Century 2011-01-27T03:00:40.940Z He was of Chantillon—a seigneur—and is now removed by his friends. In the Day of Adversity "No one can penetrate into the building under which the seigneur Berthoald is imprisoned." The Abbatial Crosier or Bonaik and Septimine. A Tale of a Medieval Abbess Who tells you that the Bishop of Chalon, or his successor, would not, in case you refused to recognize his spiritual jurisdiction, call some Burgundian seigneur to his aid? The Branding Needle, or The Monastery of Charolles A Tale of the First Communal Charter Very long are my arms, but the arms of the bailiff of our seigneur, and of the tithes-collector of the curate are longer still! The Blacksmith's Hammer, or The Peasant Code A Tale of the Grand Monarch 2011-01-18T03:00:14.120Z Workingmen, seigneurs, bourgeois—all proclaimed in chorus: 'We refuse to bend under the yoke of Rome; whosoever should seek to impose it upon us by the sword will be resisted with the sword.' The Pocket Bible or Christian the Printer A Tale of the Sixteenth Century 2011-01-27T03:00:40.940Z He received me very charmingly, quite in the manner of the grand seigneur, and then just melted. A Top-Floor Idyl The lands of the abbey are very fertile, seigneur ... the herds of swine and sheep are very large. The Abbatial Crosier or Bonaik and Septimine. A Tale of a Medieval Abbess A wide circle consisting of Frankish seigneurs, warriors of the army and the mob that had followed formed itself around the son of Fredegonde and her mortal enemy. The Branding Needle, or The Monastery of Charolles A Tale of the First Communal Charter "Bonjour, mon beau seigneur," the woman began when, presently, he reached her lair. The Perfume of Eros: A Fifth Avenue Incident You have against you the courts of parliament and the great seigneurs, all of whom profit from ecclesiastical benefices. The Pocket Bible or Christian the Printer A Tale of the Sixteenth Century 2011-01-27T03:00:40.940Z The seigneur no longer was seen either at the chateau or in the village. Blackwood's Edinburgh Magazine, Volume 57, No. 355, May 1845 "Gracious seigneur," cried the abbot extending his hands, "we shall every day pray that heaven may protect you." The Abbatial Crosier or Bonaik and Septimine. A Tale of a Medieval Abbess The treason of Dukes Arnolfe and Pepin, as well as the defection of several great seigneurs of Austrasia, is no longer a matter of doubt. The Branding Needle, or The Monastery of Charolles A Tale of the First Communal Charter The noble seigneurs have often heard about the industriousness of the inhabitants of the south of Gaul. The Iron Pincers or Mylio and Karvel A Tale of the Albigensian Crusades There they found assembled the leading partisans of the Reformation in Paris—lawyers, literary men, rich merchants, seigneurs, courtiers and men of arms and of science. The Pocket Bible or Christian the Printer A Tale of the Sixteenth Century 2011-01-27T03:00:40.940Z Born at La Rochefoucauld, without any advantages of family or fortune, he began as a domestic of its seigneur. A Short History of French Literature No, seigneur, I did not refuse to make the cartage. The Abbatial Crosier or Bonaik and Septimine. A Tale of a Medieval Abbess Fredegonde's son expects to raise the people and seigneurs of my kingdoms in rebellion against me. The Branding Needle, or The Monastery of Charolles A Tale of the First Communal Charter Nevertheless, I am of the opinion that the morals and principles of the noble dames, the seigneurs and the clergy should not be concealed from you, children of Joel. The Iron Pincers or Mylio and Karvel A Tale of the Albigensian Crusades Thieves and mendicants, artisans, bourgeois and seigneurs, lost women and devout old dames, ladies of distinction and plebeian women and children of all ages, elbowed one another. The Pocket Bible or Christian the Printer A Tale of the Sixteenth Century 2011-01-27T03:00:40.940Z He had troubles with lawless seigneurs and with the police of Paris; he finally succeeded in obtaining the protection of the Duke of Bourbon, and he did not die till the end of the century. A Short History of French Literature "Not far from here, seigneur; the crossroad that you see there down below, bordered with poplars, leads straight to the abbey." The Abbatial Crosier or Bonaik and Septimine. A Tale of a Medieval Abbess Yes; after their purpose is attained, after your ruin is accomplished, the seigneurs will crush the people just as you are doing now. The Branding Needle, or The Monastery of Charolles A Tale of the First Communal Charter I have accompanied hither the seigneurs Crusaders, who, anxious to meet their chaste wives, hasten to this place where we find the most illustrious seigneurs of Touraine assembled. The Iron Pincers or Mylio and Karvel A Tale of the Albigensian Crusades After two other stubbornly contested encounters, at which the royalist forces were again repulsed, the Duke of Anjou commissioned several seigneurs as parliamentarians to the Rochelois with propositions of peace. The Pocket Bible or Christian the Printer A Tale of the Sixteenth Century 2011-01-27T03:00:40.940Z The young clerk had barely vanished behind the curtain, before the chamber was invaded by a large number of the palace familiars, officers and seigneurs at court. The Carlovingian Coins Or The Daughters of Charlemagne. A Tale of the Ninth Century It was you, the son, as you told me, of a Frankish seigneur, who was dead and had been dispossessed of his benefice, like so many others. The Abbatial Crosier or Bonaik and Septimine. A Tale of a Medieval Abbess During the short absence of the Frankish seigneur, Loysik could hear the uproar of the impatient crowd and warriors calling aloud for Brunhild. The Branding Needle, or The Monastery of Charolles A Tale of the First Communal Charter Ye noble seigneurs, learned trouveres and noble ladies who hear me, the time is past for frivolous games. The Iron Pincers or Mylio and Karvel A Tale of the Albigensian Crusades The seigneur, battling side by side with his vassal for the holy cause of freedom of conscience, saw in him only a brother. The Pocket Bible or Christian the Printer A Tale of the Sixteenth Century 2011-01-27T03:00:40.940Z The Frankish Kings, together with their leudes, who later became great landed seigneurs, and the bishops, plundered Gaul, divided her territory among them, and reduced her people to slavery. The Carlovingian Coins Or The Daughters of Charlemagne. A Tale of the Ninth Century Such audacity and folly aroused the Frankish seigneurs. The Abbatial Crosier or Bonaik and Septimine. A Tale of a Medieval Abbess Oh, seigneurs, enriched and made powerful by the bounty of the Kings, you are yet able to carry ingratitude to such lengths! The Branding Needle, or The Monastery of Charolles A Tale of the First Communal Charter My aunt said to me: 'If seigneur the abbot takes a liking to you, you must not repel him. The Iron Pincers or Mylio and Karvel A Tale of the Albigensian Crusades I hold those years to be better employed in that manner than if they are sent to a court, or placed in the suite of some seigneur. The Pocket Bible or Christian the Printer A Tale of the Sixteenth Century 2011-01-27T03:00:40.940Z Well now, seigneur Breton, you have seen Charles the Fighter, emulating in his humble capacity of man, the acts of our Lord God when on earth. The Carlovingian Coins Or The Daughters of Charlemagne. A Tale of the Ninth Century "Yes, seigneur; you can reach the place in half an hour." The Abbatial Crosier or Bonaik and Septimine. A Tale of a Medieval Abbess They have drawn around them all the beneficiary seigneurs whom the royal generosity enriched. The Branding Needle, or The Monastery of Charolles A Tale of the First Communal Charter Oh, what a difference between the seigneurs of the north of Gaul and those of our happy region! The Iron Pincers or Mylio and Karvel A Tale of the Albigensian Crusades The Protestant seigneurs and officers who came in the suite of the Princes of Bearn and Cond� to participate in the wedding festivities of the King's sister, were lodged at the palace. The Pocket Bible or Christian the Printer A Tale of the Sixteenth Century 2011-01-27T03:00:40.940Z The mass being over, Charles said to Amael: "Well, now, seigneur Breton, admit that, at a pinch, however much of a fighter I may be, I would make a passable clerk and a good chaunter." The Carlovingian Coins Or The Daughters of Charlemagne. A Tale of the Ninth Century Live a hundred years, and never shall I forget what happened at the convent of St. Saturnine—the touching kindness of the seigneur Berthoald towards me, whom he had never seen before. The Abbatial Crosier or Bonaik and Septimine. A Tale of a Medieval Abbess Madam, if I had wished to betray you, I would have repaired, as so many other seigneurs of Burgundy have done, not hither, but to the camp of Clotaire II. The Branding Needle, or The Monastery of Charolles A Tale of the First Communal Charter Here, on the contrary, a few fools excepted, the seigneurs, almost all of whom have risen from the bourgeoisie, cultivate their lands in common friendship with their tenants, or equip vessels for commerce. The Iron Pincers or Mylio and Karvel A Tale of the Albigensian Crusades After these, the ambassadors from the Emperor, from the King of England, from Venice, and other potentates and seigneurs. The Pocket Bible or Christian the Printer A Tale of the Sixteenth Century 2011-01-27T03:00:40.940Z We shall depart for the hunt, seigneur Breton. The Carlovingian Coins Or The Daughters of Charlemagne. A Tale of the Ninth Century The seigneur Berthoald trusted the word of Charles, and Charles trusted the word of the abbot of the convent. The Abbatial Crosier or Bonaik and Septimine. A Tale of a Medieval Abbess "And are the seigneurs, perchance, not the enemies of your race as much as the kings?" The Branding Needle, or The Monastery of Charolles A Tale of the First Communal Charter Son of Joel, you have been made acquainted with the morals of the noble ladies, of the seigneurs and of the abbots of the north of Gaul. The Iron Pincers or Mylio and Karvel A Tale of the Albigensian Crusades "Conceive, if you can, that I am also supposed to fill the r�le of a seigneur—and a very noble gentlemen, too—in disguise!" Where the Pavement Ends "Yes, seigneur; and if I obtain it, the share of the poor will only be all the larger." The Carlovingian Coins Or The Daughters of Charlemagne. A Tale of the Ninth Century But since you dispose of this abbey, deign, illustrious seigneur, to bestow another one upon us. The Abbatial Crosier or Bonaik and Septimine. A Tale of a Medieval Abbess "The Frankish kings and seigneurs all follow the same custom." The Branding Needle, or The Monastery of Charolles A Tale of the First Communal Charter The proud words of Mylio arouse the indignation of the seigneurs. The Iron Pincers or Mylio and Karvel A Tale of the Albigensian Crusades They had, however, the right of appeal to the suzerain against the decision of their seigneurs, and Saint-Louis favored these appeals to his own court as tending to subordinate the seigneurial justice to his own. Paris From the Earliest Period to the Present Day; Volume 2 "Yes, seigneur; that's the exact rent brought in every month from the farm." The Carlovingian Coins Or The Daughters of Charlemagne. A Tale of the Ninth Century "Yes, seigneur; since you dispossess us of this one, we solicit indemnity." The Abbatial Crosier or Bonaik and Septimine. A Tale of a Medieval Abbess Send us out to herd your sheep far away from here; we shall obey you in all things; but, O, seigneur, mercy, good seigneur King, mercy! The Branding Needle, or The Monastery of Charolles A Tale of the First Communal Charter Equerries follow the train bearing the banners of their respective seigneurs. The Iron Pincers or Mylio and Karvel A Tale of the Albigensian Crusades This abolition of the divers administrations of justice by the seigneurs was greatly appreciated by the populace, and greatly resented by the deposed lords, secular and ecclesiastical. Paris From the Earliest Period to the Present Day; Volume 2 If you were as proficient in letters as myself, seigneur Breton, you would be able to appreciate, as I do, these manuscripts that I have just been looking over. The Carlovingian Coins Or The Daughters of Charlemagne. A Tale of the Ninth Century Here is a roll of parchment, gracious seigneur. The Abbatial Crosier or Bonaik and Septimine. A Tale of a Medieval Abbess But, alas," Blandine proceeded saying with a half suppressed sigh, "I did not then have the fortune of falling into the hands of a seigneur. The Branding Needle, or The Monastery of Charolles A Tale of the First Communal Charter Arrived at the bridge that intersects the broad avenue of trees, the seigneurs alight. The Iron Pincers or Mylio and Karvel A Tale of the Albigensian Crusades The bishops and the abbots had the same rights as the seigneurs, even to the extent of donning armor and combating in person if they so willed. Paris From the Earliest Period to the Present Day; Volume 2 The Emperor stopped for a moment, leaned heavily upon his cane, and turning to Amael, called out to him: "Halloa, seigneur Breton, come here, draw near me." The Carlovingian Coins Or The Daughters of Charlemagne. A Tale of the Ninth Century Addressing the chief of the Franks, who was silently writing, the monk said: "Mighty seigneur, my names are Bonaventure Clement, an unworthy priest and monk of the order of St. Benoit." The Abbatial Crosier or Bonaik and Septimine. A Tale of a Medieval Abbess “George Dawson,” was the reply, and there he stood in the midst of the grave and reverend seigneurs, calm, youthful, self-possessed, with his dark hair parted in the middle, a voice somewhat husky yet clear. Christopher Crayon's Recollections The Life and Times of the late James Ewing Ritchie as told by himself A fortnight ago and out of fear at the sight of seigneurs the monks, I fell into the water without meaning to—to-morrow I shall voluntarily throw myself into the river. The Iron Pincers or Mylio and Karvel A Tale of the Albigensian Crusades The Procurator, now appearing to awake suddenly, said: 'Excuse me, my seigneurs, I was thinking, I was thinking of ..., but what is it all?' The Silver Cross or The Carpenter of Nazareth The seigneurs of his suite received the angry order of their master with silent obedience, and, reining in their horses, proceeded at a slower gait towards the rendezvous. The Carlovingian Coins Or The Daughters of Charlemagne. A Tale of the Ninth Century "Yes, seigneur," answered the abbot biting his lips and proceeding to look in a drawer among several rolls of parchment for the inventory of the abbey of Meriadek. The Abbatial Crosier or Bonaik and Septimine. A Tale of a Medieval Abbess The grand seigneur, imbued with every instinct of luxury and refinement, became a snuffy old hermit, uncared for, not properly waited on, feeding badly, and living in one room. The Heart of a Woman Everywhere replaced by popular magistrates, and stripped of all special privileges, the seigneurs are confounded among the common people. The Iron Pincers or Mylio and Karvel A Tale of the Albigensian Crusades Caiphus replied with a pious air: 'My seigneurs, we cannot enter the house of a heathen: this stain would prevent our eating the passover to-day.' The Silver Cross or The Carpenter of Nazareth At these words, Octave seized a torch and approached the Emperor, while other seigneurs rode rapidly off in several directions in search of the lost Thetralde. The Carlovingian Coins Or The Daughters of Charlemagne. A Tale of the Ninth Century The descendants of the seigneurs who were the beneficiaries of Clovis and his sons have degenerated. The Abbatial Crosier or Bonaik and Septimine. A Tale of a Medieval Abbess F Sent out, 51; some of the officers settle in Canada and become seigneurs, 57. The Makers of Canada: Index and Dictionary of Canadian History Illustrious and benevolent seigneur, I remember nothing—I am wholly upset, fascinated, dazed. The Iron Pincers or Mylio and Karvel A Tale of the Albigensian Crusades Towards the decline of the day, the most brilliant society of the city repaired to the house of the Roman seigneur. The Silver Cross or The Carpenter of Nazareth So, then, Breton seigneurs of Armorica, whatever I may do, you want none of me at any price for your Emperor. The Carlovingian Coins Or The Daughters of Charlemagne. A Tale of the Ninth Century "Yes, seigneur," cried the monk in great glee, running to his trunk and believing himself in full possession of the abbey of Meriadek. The Abbatial Crosier or Bonaik and Septimine. A Tale of a Medieval Abbess But if she marry, her husband shall pay the fee to the seigneur whose vassal she is. Women of Mediæval France Woman: in all ages and in all countries Vol. 5 (of 10) At a sign from the count the seigneurs leave Mylio free, and the two brothers rush into each other's arms. The Iron Pincers or Mylio and Karvel A Tale of the Albigensian Crusades But here, dear seigneur, is something more abominable still: 'beware,' added the seditious vagabond, 'beware of those doctors of the law who devour the houses of the widows under pretence of making long prayers. The Silver Cross or The Carpenter of Nazareth Magnificently attired at the start of the hunt, those seigneurs, who looked so resplendent in their rich tunics of silk, now presented a sight that was as ridiculous as it was pitiful. The Carlovingian Coins Or The Daughters of Charlemagne. A Tale of the Ninth Century Thanks be to heaven, seigneur, myself and brothers are utter strangers to the unworthy treason. The Abbatial Crosier or Bonaik and Septimine. A Tale of a Medieval Abbess But the seigneurs got wind of their designs. Women of Mediæval France Woman: in all ages and in all countries Vol. 5 (of 10) A heretic, like most the seigneurs of Languedoc, This land of freedom. The Iron Pincers or Mylio and Karvel A Tale of the Albigensian Crusades Now you know, seigneurs, how sacred and solemn is the prohibition against doing anything whatsoever on the Sabbath day.' The Silver Cross or The Carpenter of Nazareth Most of the seigneurs of Charles' suite wore singular costumes, brought at great expense from Pavia, whither commerce unloaded the riches of the Orient. The Carlovingian Coins Or The Daughters of Charlemagne. A Tale of the Ninth Century He then said aloud: "Accompany the seigneur intendant, my boy; and be sure not to loiter on the way back." The Abbatial Crosier or Bonaik and Septimine. A Tale of a Medieval Abbess The powers thus given to the seigneur by formal law were certainly exercised by right of custom, and probably with far less restraint of justice than that provided for in the Etablissements. Women of Mediæval France Woman: in all ages and in all countries Vol. 5 (of 10) The tents of the seigneurs lie scattered around the house occupied by their chief. The Iron Pincers or Mylio and Karvel A Tale of the Albigensian Crusades Pontius Pilate replied, maintaining that tranquil and careless manner that characterized him: 'Come, my seigneurs, don't take bushes for forests, or molehills for mountains! The Silver Cross or The Carpenter of Nazareth That happens in time to prove to you that I am not afraid of the bishops, seigneur Breton—I, flatter them? The Carlovingian Coins Or The Daughters of Charlemagne. A Tale of the Ninth Century He bought me and told me in advance that he was to sell me to a rich Frankish seigneur named Bodegesil, Duke of the country of Poitiers. The Abbatial Crosier or Bonaik and Septimine. A Tale of a Medieval Abbess With peasant marriages the seigneur could interfere even more tyrannically than with those of his feudal wards. Women of Mediæval France Woman: in all ages and in all countries Vol. 5 (of 10) Finally, the trouvere ably parries a terrible blow aimed at him by the seigneur and immediately plunges his sword into the knight's thigh. The Iron Pincers or Mylio and Karvel A Tale of the Albigensian Crusades What could I do, a poor woman against so powerful a seigneur? resign myself and beg for bread, which I do not find every day.' The Silver Cross or The Carpenter of Nazareth The seigneur Burchard quickly alighted from his horse and hastened to obey the call of the Emperor. The Carlovingian Coins Or The Daughters of Charlemagne. A Tale of the Ninth Century The seigneur, said the Jew, owned the finest horses and the finest armors imaginable. The Abbatial Crosier or Bonaik and Septimine. A Tale of a Medieval Abbess The seigneurs," they said, "only do us harm; on account of them we have neither gain nor profit from our labor. Women of Mediæval France Woman: in all ages and in all countries Vol. 5 (of 10) Do you live, as you have ever lived, grand seigneur as you are—rich, honored, and regarded. The Bramleighs of Bishop's Folly Every one who honoured the establishment was considered by them a grand seigneur, for whom nothing could be too good. An Englishman in Paris Notes and Recollections "Why did you not, then, remain near the people of the court and the seigneurs of the escort?" The Carlovingian Coins Or The Daughters of Charlemagne. A Tale of the Ninth Century I wished to join Charles and decided to conceal my extraction and pass for the son of a Frankish seigneur so as to interest Charles in my fortunes. The Abbatial Crosier or Bonaik and Septimine. A Tale of a Medieval Abbess In some places the bride and groom owed to the seigneur certain gifts called mets de manage. Women of Mediæval France Woman: in all ages and in all countries Vol. 5 (of 10) All the bishops, indeed, were invested with rights both spiritual and temporal, those of the churchman and those of the grand seigneur, which they exercised to the utmost throughout their dioceses. The Cathedrals and Churches of the Rhine The old man, like many Russian grand seigneurs, was never so happy as when he could turn his back upon his own country. An Englishman in Paris Notes and Recollections Is it that your hundred years on your back render you insensible to the sight of such rare beauty, seigneur Breton? The Carlovingian Coins Or The Daughters of Charlemagne. A Tale of the Ninth Century These were the old seigneurs of the Monarchy; and truly they were not wanting in that look of nobility their ancient blood bestowed. Tom Burke Of "Ours", Volume II It was not the peasant alone, regarded as hardly the same flesh and blood, to whom the seigneur was cruel. Women of Mediæval France Woman: in all ages and in all countries Vol. 5 (of 10) The seigneur of whom I speak was a true type of this class. Tom Burke Of "Ours", Volume I Most grand seigneurs would have got up without saying anything. An Englishman in Paris Notes and Recollections You are very commiserate, seigneur Breton—so am I. Linen and silk should clothe so charming a figure. The Carlovingian Coins Or The Daughters of Charlemagne. A Tale of the Ninth Century Let us pillage the seigneurs, and give freely to the poor! The Poniard's Hilt Or Karadeucq and Ronan. A Tale of Bagauders and Vagres There is no guarantee for us against the seigneurs and their men, and no contract holds good with them. Women of Mediæval France Woman: in all ages and in all countries Vol. 5 (of 10) "But then, dear seigneur, if everything is to perish, what is the Church to do with the goods that she is eternally demanding from the faithful?" The Infant's Skull Or The End of the World. A Tale of the Millennium Here are two stories which, at different times, were told by De Morny's familiars and sycophants in order to stamp him the grand seigneur. An Englishman in Paris Notes and Recollections He is a good representative of the type of the grands seigneurs holding advanced and liberal ideas, who helped to bring about the movement of 1789, and then tried in vain to arrest its course. Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 6, Slice 4 "Cincinnatus" to "Cleruchy" "Brothers, let us first call on the bishop; he will be found up; there is more sport in surprising a prelate at his wine than a seigneur at his snores." The Poniard's Hilt Or Karadeucq and Ronan. A Tale of Bagauders and Vagres With peasant marriages the seigneur could interfere even more tyrannically than with those of his feudal wards. Women of Mediæval France Woman: in all ages and in all countries Vol. 5 (of 10) The work on the castle of Mont-Ferrier not being concluded before the winter of 1034, the bailiff of the seigneur, shortly after my father's death proposed to me to resume work in the spring. The Infant's Skull Or The End of the World. A Tale of the Millennium Even his prenuptial escapades, secrets to no one, were those of the grand seigneur, though by no means affich�es; they endeared him to the majority of the people. An Englishman in Paris Notes and Recollections Since the visit of M. de Lamartine every French traveller seems to be regarded as a seigneur of illustrious lineage. Celebrated Women Travellers of the Nineteenth Century "Never yet did otter, leaping from a willow tree after a carp, make so beautiful a plunge," exclaimed the good seigneur count holding his sides; he was laughing so heartily. The Poniard's Hilt Or Karadeucq and Ronan. A Tale of Bagauders and Vagres Ill-bred insolence was therefore his only weapon; but his use of this was as effective as if it had been the well-bred variety in the hands of the grandest of grand seigneurs. Mad Shepherds and Other Human Studies I am sorry I did not know the color of orange displeased you, dear seigneur. The Infant's Skull Or The End of the World. A Tale of the Millennium “A woman's reputation is as brittle,” was the seigneur's ready repartee; “therefore warn off my son from Stillyside.” The Advocate When a man sold his tenure, the seigneur could demand a fine, sometimes one-twelfth of the purchase money; heavy duties were charged on successions. Cedar Creek From the Shanty to the Settlement He must be prevented from being born king, duke, count or seigneur, and taught that he is not the master of the life and goods of other human beings. The Poniard's Hilt Or Karadeucq and Ronan. A Tale of Bagauders and Vagres Our chivalric Sandricourt found nine young seigneurs of the court of Charles the Eighth of France, who answered all his wishes. Curiosities of Literature, Vol. 3 "But I am not a serf of the seigneur of Mont-Ferrier," I interposed; "I agreed to work here of my own free will." The Infant's Skull Or The End of the World. A Tale of the Millennium By the ratiocination, as well as by the intuition, of the old man, the seigneur of Mainville was reasonably to be suspected of being at least an accessory to the stealing of Amanda. The Advocate The lucarnes, or attic casements, are guarded on either side by gargoyles grim of aspect, or perhaps by griffins holding the shield-borne arms of dead and gone seigneurs. Legends & Romances of Brittany "Well, madam, that evening, instead of yielding to the whim of the seigneur count, and taking the lamp to light him to his bed, Wisigarde began scolding them both—the count and Martine." The Poniard's Hilt Or Karadeucq and Ronan. A Tale of Bagauders and Vagres “Some great seigneur,” thought Villon, as his host 241 setting down the lamp on the flagged pavement of the entry, shot the bolts once more into their places. The Works of Robert Louis Stevenson - Swanston Edition Vol. 4 (of 25) In 999, the expectation of the end of the world had put a stop to work; all the fields except those belonging to the ecclesiastical seigneurs, lay fallow. The Infant's Skull Or The End of the World. A Tale of the Millennium “Would you forbid my son access to her?” enquired the seigneur. The Advocate As before the unknown seigneur passed, but this time, without saying anything, he hurried on his way and was soon lost to view. Legends & Romances of Brittany After the Frankish fashion these three seigneurs wore rich short-sleeved tunics over their jackets, tight-fitting hose, and gaiters of cured leather with the fleece on the outside. The Poniard's Hilt Or Karadeucq and Ronan. A Tale of Bagauders and Vagres God will not permit, my king and my seigneur, that I should select the first. Paris from the Earliest Period to the Present Day; Volume 1 Rothbert's long reign was disturbed by the furious feuds among the seigneurs; counts, dukes, abbots and bishops, entrenched in their fortified castles, desolated the country with their brigandage. The Infant's Skull Or The End of the World. A Tale of the Millennium “Dishonored! not a seigneur, nor a seigneur's son dare dream of such a consummation, nor, daring so to dream, could compass it,” cried the advocate, growing crimson. The Advocate On the following morning the young seigneur’s mother hastened with fear and trembling to the marriage chamber, and to her intense relief found that her daughter-in-law was alive. Legends & Romances of Brittany "And my name is Neroweg; I shall ask seigneur Imnachair what will the thief do when he has found the nest and the dove?" The Poniard's Hilt Or Karadeucq and Ronan. A Tale of Bagauders and Vagres Even the right of coining money was claimed by the great seigneurs, and in this century there were no less than a hundred and fifty in France who exercised this privilege. Paris from the Earliest Period to the Present Day; Volume 1 Several seigneurs, however, rushed at the "men of God" to take back by force the property they had bequeathed to them. The Infant's Skull Or The End of the World. A Tale of the Millennium “Why have you been brought hither, and against your will?” resumed the seigneur, respectfully. The Advocate “Ah, seigneur,” she replies, the tears falling fast, “I had rather be at home with my mother counting the chips which fall from the fire.” Legends & Romances of Brittany Shall we start with the prelate, or shall we start with the seigneur? The Poniard's Hilt Or Karadeucq and Ronan. A Tale of Bagauders and Vagres This monarch, father of Philippe-Auguste, fixed the number of peers of France, the great seigneurs who held directly from the crown, at twelve,—six laic and six ecclesiastical. Paris from the Earliest Period to the Present Day; Volume 1 Hence a series of bloody wars between the scheming bishops, on the one hand, and the despoiled seigneurs, on the other, to which disasters were now superadded the religious massacres instigated by the clergy. The Infant's Skull Or The End of the World. A Tale of the Millennium “I am the seigneur Montigny's only son: my purpose and my thoughts towards you are all honorable:” he replied. The Advocate Three months afterward the young seigneur asked his mother to repair once more to the farmer with the request that another of his daughters might be given him in marriage. Legends & Romances of Brittany "Are you running away from the leudes of the seigneurs?" said another. The Poniard's Hilt Or Karadeucq and Ronan. A Tale of Bagauders and Vagres "But the wolves, for the Parisians, were less to be feared than the seigneurs and the brigands called escorcheurs, which followed in their train." Paris from the Earliest Period to the Present Day; Volume 1 The little that they produced met the needs of their masters—the seigneurs, counts, dukes, bishops or abbots; the producers themselves, however, expired under the tortures of starvation. The Infant's Skull Or The End of the World. A Tale of the Millennium You speak the truth, I know it by your eye, wherein no falsehood might harbour for a moment; yet, young seigneur, you have entered on a perilous path; dare you walk in it? The Advocate “How comes it,” asks Villemarqu�, “that in the Middle Ages we still find a seigneur of Brittany maintaining a domestic bard?” Legends & Romances of Brittany By the sweat and the blood of our fathers that have moistened and crimsoned every beam, every stone of this structure—it is a comfortable, spacious and handsome building, this burg of the seigneur count! The Poniard's Hilt Or Karadeucq and Ronan. A Tale of Bagauders and Vagres When they first embarked on their voyage to the Crusade, the clerks and the seigneurs were fearfully seasick and much repented themselves; when they had somewhat recovered, the king would draw them into serious conversation. Paris from the Earliest Period to the Present Day; Volume 1 "Such a gift! and in days of famine, father! in such days when only seigneurs and the clergy do not suffer of hunger!" The Infant's Skull Or The End of the World. A Tale of the Millennium Young sir seigneur, you have ascended to a height you may not safely stoop from. The Advocate Ah, seigneur,” she sobbed, “mademoiselle will yet lead us to our death!” The Missourian "It is true I am only skin and bones," answered the old man seeking to soften his master's heart; "I am quite weak—please spare me the pain, my good seigneur." The Poniard's Hilt Or Karadeucq and Ronan. A Tale of Bagauders and Vagres In the troubles of '37 the simple habitants thought they were fighting for the abolition of the seigneurs' dues. The Winning of Popular Government A Chronicle of the Union of 1841 "My memory is not as perfect as yours on the subject, my dear seigneur." The Infant's Skull Or The End of the World. A Tale of the Millennium “You weigh your danger as little as you do your language,” observed the seigneur. The Advocate The soldiers settled on the fiefs as censitaires and became the retainers of the seigneurs. Old Quebec The Fortress of New France Justin, a cook-slave of our seigneur, the count, happened to be alone in the kitchen; on the kitchen table lay a small silver dish used by dame Godegisele, the noble spouse of our master. The Poniard's Hilt Or Karadeucq and Ronan. A Tale of Bagauders and Vagres Some were for abolition of the seigneurs' rights: some were for voluntary arrangement with the aid of law. The Winning of Popular Government A Chronicle of the Union of 1841 Left again alone, and seeing her husband more and more mentally troubled, Blanche redoubled her blandishments, seeking to provoke a return of her caresses: "Dear seigneur, your sadness afflicts me." The Infant's Skull Or The End of the World. A Tale of the Millennium “Yet angels fell, and so may she fall,” interjected the seigneur quickly. The Advocate Barons were empowered to erect gallows and pillories, but the ordinary judicial powers of a Canadian seigneur were confined to Middle and Low justice, which comprehended only minor offences. Old Quebec The Fortress of New France Only slaves are seen here and there cultivating the lands of the Church and of the seigneurs, and the poor wretches bend under the weight of toil; not infrequently die of hunger or of maltreatment. The Poniard's Hilt Or Karadeucq and Ronan. A Tale of Bagauders and Vagres There were the seigneurs, or landlords, with their permanent tenants, or censitaires. The Winning of Popular Government A Chronicle of the Union of 1841 "My tenderness for you increases by reason of the sorrow that I see you steeped in, dear seigneur." The Infant's Skull Or The End of the World. A Tale of the Millennium “Enamoured he, and she at length dishonoured,” cried the seigneur, disregarding the injunction. The Advocate The seigneur's judicial powers varied according to the importance of his fief. Old Quebec The Fortress of New France According to the newly introduced custom that the Church authorized, the Frankish seigneurs are allowed to keep a priest and chapel in their houses. The Poniard's Hilt Or Karadeucq and Ronan. A Tale of Bagauders and Vagres The earliest seigneur, Louis H�bert, was a Parisian apothecary, and many of the Canadian gentry were sprung from the middle class. The Fighting Governor A Chronicle of Frontenac "The end of the world is approaching!" exclaimed with delirious joy millions of serfs of the domains of the King, of the lay and of the ecclesiastical seigneurs. The Infant's Skull Or The End of the World. A Tale of the Millennium I have learned all, all,” outburst the indignant seigneur. The Advocate The seigneur had gone down to Quebec for duty, and the lady of the manor was in Montreal. Old Quebec The Fortress of New France "Yes, yes, seigneur—my fingers are numb—they can no longer hold the torch—it will soon fall down—" "Poor old man—come, put out your torch." The Poniard's Hilt Or Karadeucq and Ronan. A Tale of Bagauders and Vagres The man waited, and the seigneur ordered him to be admitted, and received him very affably, asking him how business was, and if he had guests at his inn. Dreamers of the Ghetto Thanks to the deception, the clergy came into possession of the property of a large number of seigneurs. The Infant's Skull Or The End of the World. A Tale of the Millennium “I repeat, sir, your ward is in danger,” said the seigneur doggedly. The Advocate The Canadian seigneur held his lands of the King, and the habitants, or cultivators of the soil, held theirs of the seigneur upon the performance of specific duties and the payment of cens et rente. Old Quebec The Fortress of New France Aye, those Roman seigneurs were indeed hilarious; and yet from the depths of their dungeons the Gallic slaves shook their chains in cadence and sang the prophetic words: 'Flow, flow, thou blood of the captive! The Poniard's Hilt Or Karadeucq and Ronan. A Tale of Bagauders and Vagres The seigneur desires thee to go to him. Dreamers of the Ghetto I am a skillful mason; I have built a large number of fortified donjons; employ me and I shall work to the satisfaction of your seigneur. The Infant's Skull Or The End of the World. A Tale of the Millennium “Brandish the law over him, your chosen weapon,” answered the seigneur. The Advocate To supply the needs of the seigneurs also became a real problem. Old Quebec The Fortress of New France "Seigneur, good seigneur, it will smart me terribly; for pity's sake, do not impose such a torment upon me." The Poniard's Hilt Or Karadeucq and Ronan. A Tale of Bagauders and Vagres "Bring me this stranger," commanded the seigneur; "I would speak with him." Dreamers of the Ghetto Cattle had become so dear that only the seigneurs and the ecclesiastics could afford to purchase any; beef cost a hundred gold sous, sheep a hundred silver sous! The Infant's Skull Or The End of the World. A Tale of the Millennium “Words only anger you,” said the astonished and half daunted seigneur. The Advocate It's not every day we have the grand seigneurs condescending to come among us! Harper's New Monthly Magazine, Volume 1, No. 3, August, 1850. "No, no, seigneur, I obey—" And it was a very comical scene for the Franks. The Poniard's Hilt Or Karadeucq and Ronan. A Tale of Bagauders and Vagres "Indeed!" said the seigneur, with interest, and the man thereupon told him the whole story. Dreamers of the Ghetto Everywhere on their passage the traces were met of the horrible famine and not much less horrible ravages caused by the private feuds of the seigneurs. The Infant's Skull Or The End of the World. A Tale of the Millennium The seigneur looked enquiringly at Samson, but the latter seemed more disposed to wait to see how the seigneur regarded the appeal, than to reply to the tacit question. The Advocate The seigneur de Rozel, as also all the other seigneurs holding in capite, owed suite de cour at the chief pleas of the Royal Court, as they do still to this day. The Coinages of the Channel Islands The seigneur count then had among us a washerwoman, named Martine, for his favorite. The Poniard's Hilt Or Karadeucq and Ronan. A Tale of Bagauders and Vagres As soon as the seigneur had dismissed his lackeys he sat up in bed, thus revealing black-and-blue marks in his flesh, and sneered vengefully— "Doubtless thou thinkest thyself very cunning to have caught me unawares." Dreamers of the Ghetto Pray, my seigneur, do forget that dark past. The Infant's Skull Or The End of the World. A Tale of the Millennium “But we may hinder further evil,” observed the seigneur. The Advocate C., when the time came to leave our cars outside the with-difficulty-found gates of Sunnyside, put on the airs of a grand seigneur who knows all that is to be known already. The Lightning Conductor Discovers America That will depend, madam, upon the humor of the seigneur count. The Poniard's Hilt Or Karadeucq and Ronan. A Tale of Bagauders and Vagres He would restore Helene to her mother, he would play the grand seigneur, the spotless Bayard, he, the Jew, the thief, the demagogue, the Don Juan; his chivalry would shame this little diplomatist. Dreamers of the Ghetto You always come back to those lugubrious thoughts, dear seigneur! The Infant's Skull Or The End of the World. A Tale of the Millennium Uncle talks of the Engadine and the Austrian Tyrol next summer, but he travels en grand seigneur, and that is such a bore.” Wee Wifie Like others of her class she owed vassalage to some petty seigneur, and while-167- that meant oppression to be endured, it included the advantage of safety and protection in time of war. Operas Every Child Should Know Descriptions of the Text and Music of Some of the Most Famous Masterpieces Strangers are not usually allowed to cross the fosse of the burg, without special permission from the seigneur count. The Poniard's Hilt Or Karadeucq and Ronan. A Tale of Bagauders and Vagres "You speak of dishonor when you are refusing to attack an enemy in the field at the order of your seigneur?" The Saracen: The Holy War Because a good seigneur is loyal to his men, the answer came at once. The Saracen: Land of the Infidel "The lesser clergy," says Taine, "are hostile to the prelates; the provincial gentry to the nobility of the court; the vassals to the seigneurs; the peasants to the townsmen, etc." Introduction to the Science of Sociology The serf held of his lord, who held of a great seigneur, who held of the king. Liberalism Nevertheless, last winter, I know, another exhibitor of trained animals visited the burg, and the seigneur count was greatly entertained with their performances. The Poniard's Hilt Or Karadeucq and Ronan. A Tale of Bagauders and Vagres Let me see what my rights are as seigneur. The Saracen: The Holy War The ill-disciplined mercenaries were Venetians, too, and why would they obey the command of a French seigneur, who had hired them only yesterday, to fight their own countrymen? The Saracen: Land of the Infidel A new seigneur of Nohant, coming to take possession, and thinking to levy his utmost dues, in cash and in kind, found his rustic tenants turn a deaf ear to his summons. Famous Women: George Sand Unfortunately, the Vendéans by no means "see" their seigneur marrying an apostate nun, and strong language is used. A History of the French Novel, Vol. 2 To the Close of the 19th Century Some of them do not even respect our holy bishops, sneer at the priests, hate our seigneurs, the Franks, and object to being slaves. The Poniard's Hilt Or Karadeucq and Ronan. A Tale of Bagauders and Vagres Each of the larger contingents that joined him had brought the standard of its seigneur. The Saracen: The Holy War "Surely they would not keep out so great a seigneur as you," said Alain. The Saracen: Land of the Infidel After one week's residence en grand seigneur, was obliged to give up my casa, and repair on board. Kathay: A Cruise in the China Seas It is the old jealousy of a clever and unscrupulous self-made man towards an improvident seigneur and his somewhat robustious son. A History of the French Novel, Vol. 2 To the Close of the 19th Century But let us step into the burg of the seigneur. The Poniard's Hilt Or Karadeucq and Ronan. A Tale of Bagauders and Vagres Just go back and tell your seigneurs and knights about that. The Saracen: The Holy War I know you well enough to know that the people of Gobignon are blessed to have you as their seigneur. The Saracen: Land of the Infidel There was neither unanimity nor enthusiasm among these rustic seigneurs; they were content to leave well enough alone, and the rest of the world could shift for itself, as in the past. The Doomsman He denounces the French seigneur because he is lethargic. The English Utilitarians, Volume I. "I believe, seigneur count, that there is no punishment too terrible for this accursed man who has renounced his religion, and called its holy priests impostors." The Poniard's Hilt Or Karadeucq and Ronan. A Tale of Bagauders and Vagres The devouring war had passed it by, and it stood like a dignified grand seigneur looking sorrowfully over the countryside. The Orchard of Tears He pushed the curtain aside so Alain, if he was there, could get a good look and know that his seigneur was safe and happy. The Saracen: Land of the Infidel If he was almost too well dressed—so well that one turned round to look at his clothes—his distinguished manners and grand seigneur air carried it off. Bird of Paradise The seigneur moved heavily from his side to his back and weakly opened his small eyes upon her. Ringfield A Novel My good seigneurs Vagres," said the bishopess, whose comely shape was hardly distinguishable in the shadow of the vaulted door of the chapel, "long have I cursed yonder man who is my husband. The Poniard's Hilt Or Karadeucq and Ronan. A Tale of Bagauders and Vagres In manner, something of the grand seigneur still clung to him, so that he even ripped you up with an air, and I have been told that he was a raconteur of repute. Peter and Wendy The old warrior, too, thought his young seigneur wanted to run away. The Saracen: Land of the Infidel One memorable stone has, however, been preserved, the stone trough in which the peasants were required to measure the tribute of grain payable by them to their reverend seigneurs. The Huguenots in France Your brother the seigneur is dying, mademoiselle," said Poussette, "and desires to see you at once. Ringfield A Novel "And does that frighten you, poor child, to be a slave of the seigneur bishop?" The Poniard's Hilt Or Karadeucq and Ronan. A Tale of Bagauders and Vagres So completely was this once venal office rehabilitated, that no seigneur regarded the post as beneath him. The Story of Paris From the latter word the French seigneur is derived. An Introduction to the History of Western Europe On a certain occasion, as the season had advanced toward the chill of winter, the opulent seigneur made great fires of acacia wood. The Automobilist Abroad She took the seigneur's hand, she forced herself to place her head almost upon his pillow. Ringfield A Novel But, I swear by torch and fire, by blood and massacre, I swear, the hour shall come when neither prelates nor seigneurs will have aught but smoldering ruins and bleaching bones to rule over! The Poniard's Hilt Or Karadeucq and Ronan. A Tale of Bagauders and Vagres The king, the pope, seigneurs, guilds of merchants and private persons, vied with each other in making gifts. The Story of Paris It was to the verger, or orchard, curiously enough, that in times of peace the seigneur and his family retired after luncheon for diversion or repose. Royal Palaces and Parks of France We took a turn backward on our route from Arles and went to Les Baux, the now dismal ruin of a once proud feudal city whose seigneurs held sway over some sixty cities of Provence. The Automobilist Abroad "Take them off, take them away!" moaned Pauline, her eyes closed, but the seigneur shook a menacing finger. Ringfield A Novel A few nights before, they had made a descent upon some Frankish seigneurs, our conquerors, and attacked their 'burgs' as the barbarians term their castles. The Poniard's Hilt Or Karadeucq and Ronan. A Tale of Bagauders and Vagres In the eleventh century burgesses as well as serfs and Jews were given to churches, exchanged, sold or left in wills by their seigneurs. The Story of Paris Nothing gratifies a grand seigneur more than the grand manner, and in return to Wilhelmine's inclination his Highness bowed as though to a queen. A German Pompadour Being the Extraordinary History of Wilhelmine van Grävenitz, Landhofmeisterin of Wirtemberg We shall get much nearer the reality by comparing the seigneur of Guillettes to those actors or priests whose freshly shaven cheeks have a bluish gloss. The Seven Wives Of Bluebeard 1920 Very often the seigneur was also the merchant; to be grand marchand de Canada in the new colony signified solid pecuniary success. Ringfield A Novel I decline, seigneur bishop, to aid in the accomplishment of such a sacrilegious knavery," the hermit-laborer answered in Latin, "but if I reveal your trick to that barbarian he will put you to death! The Poniard's Hilt Or Karadeucq and Ronan. A Tale of Bagauders and Vagres Merchants even and artizans in towns owed part of their produce to the seigneur. The Story of Paris She mocked at the homely custom of the Christmas tree, calling it unfitting for a grand seigneur's household to indulge in such old-fashioned peasant-like rejoicings. A German Pompadour Being the Extraordinary History of Wilhelmine van Grävenitz, Landhofmeisterin of Wirtemberg The good seigneur of Montragoux was not overlooked in these games. The Seven Wives Of Bluebeard 1920 Ah—but I am a most unfortunate man, I who should be seigneur of the parish! Ringfield A Novel Make room, there, make room, there, noble seigneurs—above all, do not approach the animal too closely. The Poniard's Hilt Or Karadeucq and Ronan. A Tale of Bagauders and Vagres Many of the great seigneurs were but freebooters, living by plunder. The Story of Paris She organized the inhabitants by an unsparing conscription, and placed over them officers either from the Old Country or from the favored class of seigneurs. The Conquest of Canada (Vol. 1 of 2) Or they would arrange a jug of water over his door so that the worthy seigneur could not open the door without the whole of the water being upset upon his head. The Seven Wives Of Bluebeard 1920 Faith—he is both vicious and mad enough to be in truth the seigneur of all the parish as he styles himself—as nobles and seigneurs used to go. Ringfield A Novel I followed in the wake of the royal troops, which consisted of leudes and soldiers, the latter of whom were furnished to the King by the beneficiary seigneurs, and also of impressed colonists. The Poniard's Hilt Or Karadeucq and Ronan. A Tale of Bagauders and Vagres The island of Montreal was obtained by purchase; the rights are merely seignorial, or feudal, and yield to the seigneurs £8,000 per annum. The Story of My Life Being Reminiscences of Sixty Years' Public Service in Canada Some farmers were in easier circumstances than their seigneurs. The Rise of Canada, from Barbarism to Wealth and Civilisation Volume 1 With these words the good seigneur embraced his wife and posted off to Le Perche. The Seven Wives Of Bluebeard 1920 You shall come with us, Father Rielle, and we three shall descend upon this sick seigneur of yours and his housekeeper and see what they are doing. Ringfield A Novel "Oh, my noble seigneur, I am in no fear!" cried the cook, his face beaming with celestial confidence. The Poniard's Hilt Or Karadeucq and Ronan. A Tale of Bagauders and Vagres He had great charm, and there was something engaging in the perfection with which he played the grand seigneur. Roosevelt in the Bad Lands The English in general and their own seigneurs were entirely proscribed. The Rise of Canada, from Barbarism to Wealth and Civilisation Volume 1 I suppose that you are one of the grands seigneurs of Ireland, one of the leaders of your aristocracy. The Northern Iron The privileges of these seigneurs, or lords of the manor, in Lower Canada, are very extensive, and a bar to all improvement or advance. Diary in America, Series Two "There is someone walking in seigneur the count's room—I hear the seats pushed about." The Poniard's Hilt Or Karadeucq and Ronan. A Tale of Bagauders and Vagres Then, with his air of grand seigneur, Stephen Glynn rose from his chair and made his adieux. The Love Affairs of Pixie It was not necessary to be of noble birth to be a Canadian seigneur. Canada The poor Smith had to reply that the seigneur was no more. Russian Fairy Tales A Choice Collection of Muscovite Folk-lore In highwaymen raids in company with his mad cousin de Beaufort of Coppet and Rolle, he defied the formidable seigneurs of Berne, and was only saved from their chastisement by their regard for his father. The Counts of Gruyère "Oh, very glorious Prince! these poor brutes are deprived of intelligence and cannot distinguish between the great seigneurs of the world and the humble slaves." The Poniard's Hilt Or Karadeucq and Ronan. A Tale of Bagauders and Vagres They had none of the graceful suavity of the Lower Canadian seigneurs. The Story of the Upper Canada Rebellion The chatelains were marquesses and counts and knights of Malta and seigneurs of a dozen domains of the northlands as well as of Provence. Riviera Towns Soon afterwards a seigneur’s son happened to drive past Marusia’s grave. Russian Fairy Tales A Choice Collection of Muscovite Folk-lore He's a grand seigneur, and a serious one—that's what he is: the very type and model of it, down to the ground. The Outcry With good or evil grace the seigneurs felt themselves forced to improve the condition of their slaves. The Poniard's Hilt Or Karadeucq and Ronan. A Tale of Bagauders and Vagres Clearly the seigneurs did not have things all their own way in these good old times! France and the Republic A Record of Things Seen and Learned in the French Provinces During the 'Centennial' Year 1889 Lieutenant-General Leonidas Polk, Bishop of Louisiana, who commands the other corps d'armée, is a good-looking, gentlemanlike man, with all the manners and affability of a "grand seigneur." Three Months in the Southern States, April-June 1863 Next day the servant told the young seigneur of the wonders which he had seen during the night. Russian Fairy Tales A Choice Collection of Muscovite Folk-lore I flattered myself that with such a manner as I felt sure I could assume those saucy maidens would forget my rosy cheeks and my curls and think only of my air of grand seigneur. The Rose of Old St. Louis Struck with terror, many a hard-hearted seigneur and prelate felt forced to relax his severity. The Poniard's Hilt Or Karadeucq and Ronan. A Tale of Bagauders and Vagres Arthur Young met on the highway seigneurs flying from their homes half-naked, with their families, in the vain hope of finding shelter in the nearest town. France and the Republic A Record of Things Seen and Learned in the French Provinces During the 'Centennial' Year 1889 M. Blancheton now resides, as we were informed, near Beaune, regretted as a bon seigneur by his poorer neighbours, whom he has not visited since the demolition of his paternal seat. Itinerary of Provence and the Rhone Made During the Year 1819 The wife has gone to the seigneur of the village and accused her husband of having found a treasure and kept it for his own use. Russian Fairy Tales A Choice Collection of Muscovite Folk-lore The agreeable Brazilian was not too much of a seigneur to shake his hand in welcome, or to lead him into the cabin where a young Lur was in the act of lighting candles. The Best Short Stories of 1917 and the Yearbook of the American Short Story No doubt there is now many a seigneur, who, merciless until recently, does now conduct himself with less cruelty towards his slaves, as a consequence of the terror with which you inspire him. The Poniard's Hilt Or Karadeucq and Ronan. A Tale of Bagauders and Vagres Soon they will be carrying the harvest at Boisveyrac, and he is now the seigneur's farmer. Fort Amity There is that air of Grand seigneur—that air of—mocking—of—Mon Dieu! Man and Maid He took to his work by himself, and was hammering away, when at that moment up drove the seigneur, and walked straight into the smithy. Russian Fairy Tales A Choice Collection of Muscovite Folk-lore Then, spying the flash of those remembered oars, he bethought him of the seigneur of a Brazilian whose hospitable yacht, he had reason to know, was not destitute of cheer. The Best Short Stories of 1917 and the Yearbook of the American Short Story In these days of civil wars, donations, however perpetual, are not always respected by the inheritors of the royal power, nor by the seigneurs and the bishops. The Poniard's Hilt Or Karadeucq and Ronan. A Tale of Bagauders and Vagres He shot a look at her and sullenly descended the terrace at his seigneur's heels. Fort Amity I must be grateful to my money though after all—I could not be "rudement chic" or a "Grand seigneur" without it—Thus we get back to material things again! Man and Maid So he set to work at once, stripped the seigneur naked, laid hold of him by the legs with the tongs, popped him into the furnace, and began blowing the bellows. Russian Fairy Tales A Choice Collection of Muscovite Folk-lore If those on the steamer asked any questions when the motor-boat passed, surely the Brazilian, who was more of a seigneur than any employee of an oil company, would know how to answer. The Best Short Stories of 1917 and the Yearbook of the American Short Story Why did not the Church restore to their former owners the vast domains that they find it so easy to wheedle from the credulity of the Frankish Kings and seigneurs? The Poniard's Hilt Or Karadeucq and Ronan. A Tale of Bagauders and Vagres "Monseigneur!"—the cry broke from him, and he put out a hand and caught his seigneur by the coat sleeve. Fort Amity "The son of a seigneur——" "The son of a seigneur," I broke in, "let an innocent woman go into captivity by lying to me!" Lords of the North After he had burnt him to a cinder, he collected his remains, flung them into the milk, and then waited to see how soon a youthful seigneur would jump out of it. Russian Fairy Tales A Choice Collection of Muscovite Folk-lore The series of Williams all appear to have been more or less de rudes seigneurs, who were divided between the vices and virtues of their period. Béarn and the Pyrenees A Legendary Tour to the Country of Henri Quatre I shall be able to amuse the noble seigneurs exhibiting my bear and monkey to them. The Poniard's Hilt Or Karadeucq and Ronan. A Tale of Bagauders and Vagres At Quebec, at Three Rivers, at Montreal, the commanding officers established martial law with biweekly courts; and in the parishes the local French officers, or seigneurs, are authorized to hear civil cases. Canada: the Empire of the North Being the Romantic Story of the New Dominion's Growth from Colony to Kingdom No more not generous than the son of a seigneur, mine enemy! Lords of the North The young seigneur rushed forward and seized her by her white hands. Russian Fairy Tales A Choice Collection of Muscovite Folk-lore Here in La Vendee there is no broad line between the seigneurs, the tenants, and the peasantry; at all rustic fetes they mix on equal terms. No Surrender! A Tale of the Rising in La Vendee "He treated her en grand seigneur, absolutely," Nick went on. The Tragic Muse The peasants went out to meet their seigneur. Historical Tales, Vol. 6 (of 15) The Romance of Reality. French. Generous," shouted the Frenchman, drawing himself up proudly, "generous to mine enemy, always magnificent, grand, superb, as becomes the son of a seigneur! Lords of the North The Smith was compelled to try his hand at transforming the seigneur. Russian Fairy Tales A Choice Collection of Muscovite Folk-lore The nobles and seigneurs are like your country gentlemen. No Surrender! A Tale of the Rising in La Vendee Sperelli was taller, more dignified, admirable of attitude, calm and collected, perfectly balanced between grace and strength, his whole person proclaiming the grand seigneur. The Child of Pleasure These farms are about nine hundred feet in width, and four or five miles in depth, being the concessions or allotments made originally by the seigneurs to the censitaires, or tillers of the soil. Canada and the Canadians Volume I "Strike, I say, for kicking me, the son of a seigneur, like a pig!" Lords of the North He took pleasure in helping necessitous authors, men and women, not at all en grand seigneur, or without counting the cost, but because he knew what poverty meant, and a fellow-feeling made him kind. Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 4, Part 4 "Bulgaria" to "Calgary" The seigneurs set the example, by dancing with the peasant girls; and their wives and daughters do not disdain to do the same with tenants, or peasantry. No Surrender! A Tale of the Rising in La Vendee One can scarcely say which was the stronger in you, the grand seigneur or the base comedian. Musical Portraits Interpretations of Twenty Modern Composers Thus re-granted, the seigneur could not eject the habitant, but was allowed to receive a nominal or feudal rent from the vassal, and the usual droits. Canada and the Canadians Volume I |
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