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They were evidently desirous of giving us an exhibition of their hunter-prowess, and we were ready to witness it.— The Hunters' Feast Conversations Around the Camp Fire
Although flourishing in a century which produced personages like Frederick, Emperor of Germany, and our first great Edward, who far excelled him in genius and prowess--as wise rulers in peace and mighty chiefs in war--his saintliness, his patience in affliction, his respect for justice and the rights of his neighbours, entitle him to a high place among the men of the age which could boast of so many royal heroes.— The Boy Crusaders A Story of the Days of Louis IX.
I like him Such testimony from a man who had given proof of his own prowess, and who was, as their keen eyes told them, himself a great warrior, did wonders for the fame of Red Wolf.— The Talking Leaves An Indian Story
Independently of the value of these enormous claws (the largest as long as a man's middle finger) as an evidence of prowess, they formed a remarkably graceful collar, which Dick wore round his neck ever after with as much pride as if he had been a Pawnee warrior When it was finished he held it out at arm's length, and said, "Crusoe, my pup, ain't ye proud of it?— The Dog Crusoe and his Master
Neither personal service nor personal prowess was the source of his power.— Beginnings of the American People

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