War with the Normans part 4
Thereupon he began reciting the Canons about ” superfluous Church vessels ” and after saying a good deal about them, he concluded with the...
War with the Normans part 3
As he did not wish to do anything unworthy of, or inconsistent with, his own military knowledge and bravery, he focussed his attention on...
War with the Normans part 2
Both these men were clever at foreseeing everything, and in grasping the essentials’ and there was no strategic trick unknown to them; they were...
War with the Normans part 1
War with the Normans (1082-83) (i-vii) : Alexius’ First Battle with Heretics – John Italus (viii-ix)
I And meanwhile Robert, entirely freed from anxiety, collected...
The Forty-Seven Ronins part 13
And when they came to their lord`s grave they took the head of Kot- suk£ no Suke, and, having washed it clean in a...
The Forty-Seven Ronins part 12
As they were on their way to Takanawa, the suburb in which the temple called Sengakuji stands, the day broke; and the people flocked...
The Forty-Seven Ronins part 11
But Jiutaro wrested the dirk from him, and clutching him by the collar, dragged him out of the outhouse. Then the other Ronin came...
The Forty-Seven Ronins part 10
Spurred by these words, Chikara seized a spear and gave battle to Waku Handaiyu, but could not hold his ground, and backing by degrees,...
The Forty-Seven Ronins part 9
Ten of Kotsuke no Suke`s retainers, hearing the noise, woke up; and, drawing their swords, rushed into the front room to defend their master....
The Forty-Seven Ronins part 8
When the appointed hour came, the Ronins set forth. The wind howled furiously, and the driving snow beat in their faces; but little cared...
