Alard

Francesco, Paolo received the collection of tools, moulds, patterns, drawings, correspondence, and memoranda left by their father, and also several instruments, including the famous "Alard" Strad of 1715, and the unrivalled "Messie" violin of 1716.

The Catholic Encyclopedia, Volume 14: Simony-Tournon 1840-1916 1913

The following are those who died in peace at Nicaea: Wido of Vitry, Odo of Varneuil, Hugh of Rheims; at the castle Sparnum, the venerable abbot Roger, my chaplain; at Antioch, Alard of Spiniacum, Hugh of Calniacum.

De Re Militari: The Society for Medieval Military History » The First Crusade: A short narrative from contemporary sources 2009

Since midnight Alard the silversmith had been a free man, and free man makes free wife.

A Rare Benedictine Peters, Ellis, 1913- 1988

"This suit of his is against the abbey of Shrewsbury," said Alard, freed of his labours after supper in hall.

A Rare Benedictine Peters, Ellis, 1913- 1988

The theft was a year ago, when FitzHamon received these candlesticks from Alard who made them, his villein, like me.

A Rare Benedictine Peters, Ellis, 1913- 1988

The lady received Alard with a sweeping glance that deprecated his tatterdemalion appearance and doubted his morality, but nevertheless was willing to accept and make use of his abilities.

A Rare Benedictine Peters, Ellis, 1913- 1988

Alard heaved lean shoulders in a helpless shrug, and grinned.

A Rare Benedictine Peters, Ellis, 1913- 1988

Alard was whisked away to a small table set in the angle of the great hearth, and kept hard at work copying certain charters and letters, and preparing them for presentation.

A Rare Benedictine Peters, Ellis, 1913- 1988

"Goscelin," said Alard by way of explanation, following his friend's glance.

A Rare Benedictine Peters, Ellis, 1913- 1988

"Even you seamen must drop anchor somewhere at last," said Alard.

A Rare Benedictine Peters, Ellis, 1913- 1988