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The stone floor was covered with rushes or straw and scented with herbs . ... a counterpane of red silk lined with green , two linen sheets , two down - filled pillows and overall a fur - lined covering of panelled silk .
The stone floor was covered with rushes or straw and scented with herbs . ... a counterpane of red silk lined with green , two linen sheets , two down - filled pillows and overall a fur - lined covering of panelled silk .
Page 86
Defenders were thus able to work under shelter while covering both the field and wall - foot . ... entirely and well covered with lead , through which people can look even to the foot of the said Tower , and ascend and better defend it ...
Defenders were thus able to work under shelter while covering both the field and wall - foot . ... entirely and well covered with lead , through which people can look even to the foot of the said Tower , and ascend and better defend it ...
Page 138
The word is also applied to the covered passage , built of stout timber and covered with raw hides , which protected soldiers or workmen constructing a sap or mine within range of the enemy , or those building a causeway across a ditch ...
The word is also applied to the covered passage , built of stout timber and covered with raw hides , which protected soldiers or workmen constructing a sap or mine within range of the enemy , or those building a causeway across a ditch ...
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