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The archbishop, the kislar-aga of heaven, locked up and kept watch over this seraglio of souls reserved for God.
Les Miserables 2008
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This eunuch had a wife, which is not at all extraordinary; the kislar aga, a perfect eunuch, has a seraglio at this day at
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The archbishop, the kislar-aga of heaven, locked up and kept watch over this seraglio of souls reserved for God.
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The archbishop, the kislar-aga of heaven, locked up and kept watch over this seraglio of souls reserved for God.
Les Misérables Victor Hugo 1843
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The sultan clapped his hands, the kislar aga again appeared.
The Pacha of Many Tales Frederick Marryat 1820
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The kislar aga waited a little to ascertain if there was no reprieve, for too hasty a compliance with despots is almost as dangerous as delay.
The Pacha of Many Tales Frederick Marryat 1820
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In the mean time, Osman Ali having heard from the women the message I had sent, was very wroth, and came to the slave-merchant to procure me again; but the slave-merchant informed him that the kislar aga of the sultan had seen me, and ordered me to be reserved for the imperial seraglio; by this falsehood screening himself, not only from Ali's importunities, but also from his vengeance.
The Pacha of Many Tales Frederick Marryat 1820
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One morning as I was sitting in my apartment, arranging on a tray a present for my lord and master, I was surprised by the abrupt entrance of the kislar aga, accompanied by guards, who without explanation seized me, and led me into the presence-chamber, where the sultan and all the officers of state were assembled.
The Pacha of Many Tales Frederick Marryat 1820
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The kislar aga came to see me, and was astonished; he saw at once that I should immediately become first favourite; and having heard me sing and play, he demanded my price, which was enormous.
The Pacha of Many Tales Frederick Marryat 1820
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The kislar aga had at last discovered a Circassian slave, who, he thought, would effect the purpose.
The Pacha of Many Tales Frederick Marryat 1820
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