Journal of the Asiatic Society of Bombay, Volume 25Asiatic Society of Bombay, 1922 Vol. 1-new ser., v. 7 include the society's Proceedings for 1841-1929 (title varies) |
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Page 165 - The just King wondered at her words, knowing that they came of her wit and good sense, and said to her, ' From how many sugar-canes didst thou express this draught ? ' One,' answered she ; whereat Anushirwan marvelled and, calling for the register of the village taxes, saw that its assessment was but little and bethought him to increase it, on his return to his palace, saying in himself, ' A village where they get this much juice out of one sugar-cane, why is it so lightly taxed ? ' He then left...
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Page 220 - And there were in the same country shepherds abiding in the field, keeping watch over their flock by night. And lo! the angel of the Lord came upon them, and the glory of the Lord shone round about them; and they were sore afraid.
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Page 410 - Wherefore a man shall leave father and mother, and shall cleave to his wife : and they shall be two in one flesh.
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