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This historic book may have numerous typos and missing text. Purchasers can usually download a free scanned copy of the original book (without typos) from the publisher. Not indexed. Not illustrated. 1877 edition. Excerpt: ...for the hooped rings is foi, alliance, which last word in the ' Dictionnaire de Trevoux ' is defined to be a ring ' que l'accorde' donne a son accorde'e, oh il y a un fil d'or et un fil d'argent.' CHAPTER VI. TOKEN RINGS. Rings as 'tokens' date from very early times. We are told that Clovis, King of the Franks, in the latter part of the fifth century, wishing to marry Clotilde, niece of Gondebauld, King of Burgundy, deputed Aurelianus, in whom he had perfect confidence, to ascertain whether the maiden had any predilection for him. The messenger travelled in very humble guise, and arrived at the castle in Burgundy where Clotilde resided. The princess, however, knew beforehand his mission, and was prepared to receive him. She concealed this knowledge, however, and treated him as an ordinary mendicant, receiving him hospitably, and, according to the custom of those times, even washing his feet. While this operation was being performed, Aurelianus said: 'Princess, if you will permit me, I will tell you of strange things.' 'Speak,' replied Clotilde. 'Clovis, King of the Franks, has sent me to announce his wish to marry you. Is it your desire that I should ask permission from your father?' 'What proof can you give me of the truth of your mission?' 'The ring of my Sovereign, which he entrusted me with for this object.' 'But,' said Clotilde, ' I am a Christian, and I cannot marry a pagan. If, however, it is the will of God that I should become the wife of Clovis, I am content.' Thus saying, she received the ring, and gave Aurelianus her own ring in return, and after some difficulties with Gondebauld were overcome, Aurelianus married Clotilde in the name of King Clovis, by the gift of 'one sou and one denier,' as the price of her liberty,...

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This is a reproduction of a book published before 1923. This book may have occasional imperfections <br /> such as missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. that were either part of the original artifact, <br /> or were introduced by the scanning process. We believe this work is culturally important, and despite the imperfections, <br /> have elected to bring it back into print as part of our continuing commitment to the preservation of printed works <br /> worldwide. We appreciate your understanding of the imperfections in the preservation process, and hope you enjoy this valuable book. <br /> <br/><br/> <br /> ++++<br/> <br /> The below data was compiled from various identification fields in the bibliographic record of this title. This data is provided as an additional tool in helping to ensure edition identification: <br /> <br/>++++ <br /> <br/><br/>&lt;title&gt; Finger-ring Lore: Historical, Legendary, &amp; Anecdotal<br/><br/>&lt;author&gt; William Jones (F.S.A.)<br/><br/>&lt;publisher&gt; Chatto &amp; Windus, 1898<br/><br/>&lt;subjects&gt; Rings; Rings (in religion, folklore, etc.)

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Lang: - English, Pages 608. Reprinted in 2019 with the help of original edition published long back [1877]. This book is Printed in black & white, Hardcover, sewing binding for longer life with Matt laminated multi-Colour Dust Cover, Printed on high quality Paper, re-sized as per Current standards, professionally processed without changing its contents. As these are old books, we processed each page manually and make them readable but in some cases some pages which are blur or missing or black spots. If it is multi volume set, then it is only single volume, if you wish to order a specific or all the volumes you may contact us. We expect that you will understand our compulsion in these books. We found this book important for the readers who want to know more about our old treasure so we brought it back to the shelves. (Any type of Customisation is possible with extra charges). Hope you will like it and give your comments and suggestions.

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