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Yonder man is more like the giants in romaunts than a man of mould like ourselves; and yet Christians might take an example from him for his lealty.

From The Fair Maid of Perth Or, St. Valentine's Day by Scott, Walter, Sir

“You renounce them now, in the clear light of restored reason; and you swear future lealty to us and to Holy Church,” the aged Father continued.

From Carmen Ariza by Stocking, Charles Francis

Then the King did likewise and bade him take his seat on the throne of kingship; whereupon they all arose and kissed King Hasan's hands and did homage to him, and swore lealty to him.

From The Book of the Thousand Nights and a Night — Volume 05 by Burton, Richard Francis, Sir

Her mind was trying to persuade her heart that her devotion to Peter Cheever was a wasted lealty, but her heart would not be convinced, though it began to be afraid.

From We Can't Have Everything by Hughes, Rupert

Sir Brian," the other replied, "I seek but Breunor le Noire and the release of such knights as you may hold who owe lealty to king Arthur.

From In the Court of King Arthur by Lowe, Samuel E. (Samuel Edward)