king's bounty
Americannoun
Example Sentences
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Prince de Pons had a pension of 25,000 livres, out of the king's bounty, on which his Majesty was pleased to give 6,000 to Mme. de Marsan, his daughter, Canoness of Remiremont.
From The Ancient Regime by Durand, John
But one day we were fitted out fresh by the king's bounty in blue and scarlet jerkins and hose, and we swaggered after that with the best, as one may suppose.
From Havelok the Dane A Legend of Old Grimsby and Lincoln by Whistler, Charles W. (Charles Watts)
The man-at-arms a golden ring Boasts as the present of his king; At the king's table sits the guest, By the king's bounty richly drest.
From Heimskringla, or the Chronicle of the Kings of Norway by Snorri Sturluson
"You wild soul!" he said; "Would you starve then, rather than accept a king's bounty?"
From Temporal Power by Corelli, Marie
Old servants, who had known the king's bounty and that of his father from the days of their childhood, were not willing to give up the rest of their few days for their sovereign.
From Wonder Stories The Best Myths for Boys and Girls by Bailey, Carolyn Sherwin
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