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The device adopted by Frederick V, Archduke of Austria (the Emperor Frederick III, 1440–1493). Austria Est Imperare Orbi Universo. Alles Erdreich Ist Oesterreich Unterthan. Austria'…
Fools and jesters used to wear a calf-skin coat buttoned down the back. In allusion to this custom, Faulconbridge says insolently to the Archduke of Austria, who had acted most basely to…
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The Tempest There was a certain island in the sea, the only inhabitants of which were an old man, whose name was Prospero, and his daughter Miranda, a very beautiful young lady. She came to…
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