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SIR JOHN FROISSART
Chronicles of England, France, Spain and the adjoining countries
from the latter part of the reign of Edward II to the coronation of Henry IV. Vol.10
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SIR JOHN FROISSART
Chronicles of England, France, Spain and the adjoining countries
from the latter part of the reign of Edward II to the coronation of Henry IV. Vol.10
page 5
CHAP, XVII. The Christian Lords weigh Anchor, and leave the Island of Comino, in order to lay siege té the Town of Africa.—The Manner in which they conduct themselves - - 186 XVHT. The Conduct of the Saracens during the Siege^ of the Town o£ Africa. —They send to demand from the French the Cause of their making War-against them - . - 200
XIX* Some Miracles are shewn to the Sara-^ cens, as they attempt to attack the
Camp of the Christians.-^-Several Skirmishes during the Siege.—The Climate becomes unwholesome, and other Accidents befal the Besiegers 206 • XX. A Challenge is sent by the Saracens' to offer combat of Ten against Ten Christians.—The Saracens fail in their Engagement.—The Town of Africa is stormed, but unsuccessfully, and jffith the Loss, of many worthy Men - . • - 212
XXI. A grand Tournament is holden at
London.—The King of England gives splendid Entertainments du-- - ring the Siege, of the Town of Africa by the Christians.—The Count D'Ostrevant receives the Order of the Garter, which dis-pleases the King of France ~. 222
XXII. The Siege of Africa is raised.—The
Cause of it.—The Knights and Squires return to their own countries 236
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