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  • There is another way to Ring this Peal of Grandsire, which is, to make the bobs and single changes when the whole hunt lies behind the bells; but this is not convenient to be practised, therefore I will say no more of it in this place, having only mentioned this, to shew the great variety there is in this Peal.

    Tintinnalogia, or, the Art of Ringing Wherein is laid down plain and easie Rules for Ringing all sorts of Plain Changes Richard Duckworth

  • "Grandsire," replied Miriam, in a pure, clear voice, "I may not quarrel with that which is done for my own good.

    Pearl-Maiden Henry Rider Haggard 1890

  • Grandsire of Charismatic's toughest competition so far, this year's Derby and Preakness runner-up, Menifee.

    Suing To End A Clinton 'Cover-Up', Listen For The 2008

  • They sounded very kind, since Grandsire Calum's and Grandsire Gill's wives, the Kendoro sisters, had helped save Mother from all the troubles she was always getting into as a youngling, to hear Grandsire Rafik tell it.

    First Warning McCaffrey, Anne 2005

  • Khorii knew Grandsire Rafik a bit better than the other two.

    First Warning McCaffrey, Anne 2005

  • Grandsire Rafik had been certain that his friend was dead, but Mother would not give up, and she restored his life.

    First Warning McCaffrey, Anne 2005

  • Plainly prefigured in that hatefull place; And all the miseries that mortals sup From their great Grandsire _Adams_ band, disgrace;

    The Principal Navigations, Voyages, Traffiques and Discoveries of the English Nation 2003

  • "That would be Great-Grandsire Areel with me on his back," Acorna said.

    Acorna's Search McCaffrey, Anne 2001

  • "That would be Great-Grandsire Areel with me on his back," Acorna said.

    Acorna's Search McCaffrey, Anne 2001

  • "You saw him on your last journey to Fussen, Grandsire said."

    Darksong Rising Modesitt, L. E. 1999

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