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  • In [4775] Naples the fruit of the soil and pleasant air enervate their bodies, and alter constitutions: insomuch that Florus calls it Certamen Bacchi et Veneris, but [4776] Foliot admires it.

    Anatomy of Melancholy 2007

  • The next day chance loosed upon them Gui Camoys, lord of Bozon, Foliot, and Thwenge, who, riding alone through Poges Copse, found there a man and a woman over their limited supper.

    Chivalry James Branch Cabell 1918

  • The next day Fate loosed upon them Gui Camoys, lord of Bozon, Foliot, and Thwenge, who, riding alone through Poges

    Chivalry James Branch Cabell 1918

  • Foliot was a man of learning and eloquence and a good administrator.

    The Catholic Encyclopedia, Volume 6: Fathers of the Church-Gregory XI 1840-1916 1913

  • "He was always a dark horse, Foliot: It 's always the dark horses that get let in for this kind of thing"; and there was a sound as though he licked his lips.

    Complete Project Gutenberg John Galsworthy Works John Galsworthy 1900

  • "Yes," the Connoisseur said, sipping at his sherry, "I 'm afraid it's all over with young Foliot."

    Complete Project Gutenberg John Galsworthy Works John Galsworthy 1900

  • "Yes," the Connoisseur said, sipping at his sherry, "I 'm afraid it's all over with young Foliot."

    The Island Pharisees John Galsworthy 1900

  • "Foliot 's paying for his good time now; what a donkey to get caught!" it seemed to say.

    Complete Project Gutenberg John Galsworthy Works John Galsworthy 1900

  • "Foliot 's paying for his good time now; what a donkey to get caught!" it seemed to say.

    The Island Pharisees John Galsworthy 1900

  • "He was always a dark horse, Foliot: It 's always the dark horses that get let in for this kind of thing"; and there was a sound as though he licked his lips.

    The Island Pharisees John Galsworthy 1900

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