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  • Moreover, they have many drinks, cunningly mixed, and of these the best is that they call Archdeacon, naming it from one of the priests 'offices.

    Letters to Dead Authors Andrew Lang 1878

  • Moreover, they have many drinks, cunningly mixed, and of these the best is that they call Archdeacon, naming it from one of the priests’ offices.

    Letters to Dead Authors 2006

  • These words, uttered in a tone of surprise and reproach, recalled the Archdeacon’s attention to the stranger’s presence, though, to tell the truth, he had never, from the moment he crossed the threshold, quite turned away from this unknown guest.

    I. The Abbot of St.-Martin’s. Book V 1917

  • In this way, then, the Archdeacon was the sole human being with whom Quasimodo had preserved a communication.

    IV. The Dog and His Master. Book IV 1917

  • The word alchemist suddenly recalled the Archdeacon Claude Frollo to his mind.

    V. Sequel of the Mishap. Book II 1917

  • “For all that, ” Dom Claude heard him say as he continued his way, “wisdom is a grand thing, and my brother the Archdeacon is a lucky man to be wise and always have money!

    I. Delirium. Book IX 1917

  • In 1143 he is still described as Archdeacon of Rochester and in or about that year he probably went to Rome on the invitation of

    The Catholic Encyclopedia, Volume 12: Philip II-Reuss 1840-1916 1913

  • The Archdeacon was a little late as, I am afraid, he liked to be when he was sure that others would be punctual.

    The Cathedral Hugh Walpole 1912

  • Now, just opposite the Archdeacon were the two elephants, checked by the sudden pause.

    The Cathedral Hugh Walpole 1912

  • You have heard probably that the Archdeacon is their principal leader, but I think I may say that our victory is already assured.

    The Cathedral Hugh Walpole 1912

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