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Alexius Part 9

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All the Thessalians were on horseback , and what with their iron cuirasses and helmets on their heads gleaming brightly, the horses pricking up...

Alexius Part 8

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These were given to Alexius, my father, and at the same time allied troops were called for from the Turks, and the Emperor’s Council...

Alexius Part 7

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The “why” and “wherefore” of this I need not relate, as his revolt has previously been recounted in the Caesar’s history. And yet it...

Alexius Part 6

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Even so, he was not satisfied with what had been accomplished, nor did he relax over the rest of the business, as if he...

Alexius Part 5

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For this reason they wish to support Ursel’s tyranny, so that by fawning upon him with good wishes they may preserve their own skins...

Alexius Part 4

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After spending a whole night in the greatest perplexity, he decided to borrow the sum from the inhabitants of Amaseia. At the break of...

Alexius Part 2

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Although many were entrusted with the war against him, men of high reputation for bravery and of very great knowledge of war and fighting,...

Alexius Part 1

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From Alexius’ youth to the last months of Botaniates’ Reign I the Emperor Alexius, who was also my father, had been of great service to...

The Torture of Hope part 4

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Forward! He must hasten toward that goal which he fancied (ab¬surdly, no doubt) to be deliverance, toward the darkness from which he was now...

The Torture of Hope part 3

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Suddenly the sound of a sandaled foot approaching reached his ears. He trembled violently, fear stifled him, his sight grew dim. Well, it was...

Alexius Part 7

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Inside the Towers

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