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_ Here is the bonnet-piece of James V., the unicorn of James
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_ Here is the bonnet-piece of James V., the unicorn of James
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General is a medallist, and entertains an opinion that the bonnet-piece of James V. is the work of some Scottish artist who died young, and never did anything else.
The Journal of Sir Walter Scott From the Original Manuscript at Abbotsford
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Here is the bonnet-piece of James V., the unicorn of James II., — ay, and the gold festoon of Queen
sionnach commented on the word bonnet-piece
a gold coin of James V of Scotland, so-called as the king is represented on it wearing a bonnet rather than a crown.
July 12, 2009