The History of Alfred the GreatNathanie Cooke (late Ingram, Cooke,), 1853 - 184 pages |
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Page 165 - I pray tlioo, my dear child, to be a father to thy people. Be the children's father and the widow's friend. Comfort the, poor, protect and shelter the weak, and, with all thy might, right that •which is wrong.