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A little explanation might have produced a complete agreement in the sentiments of both; but for this, fate allowed neither time nor opportunity; and the old earl was unfortunately induced to become a party, instead of a negotiator, in the quarrel,
Castle Dangerous 2008
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Accordingly, when the other animal appeared ready to quarrel,
Followers of the Trail Zoe Meyer
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He exercised it in Congress under Lincoln and Grant, who never deemed an honest difference of opinion cause for war or quarrel,
A Political History of the State of New York, Volumes 1-3 DeAlva Stanwood Alexander
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From this matter Hrut got great praise, and after that they went home; and that was the end of Mord's and Hrut's quarrel,
The Story of Burnt Njal: the great Icelandic tribune, jurist, and counsellor Unknown
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But, beyond vague stories by foreigners, in which I put no confidence, the vivacity of the Italians easily leading persons unacquainted with their characters to mistake a very peaceable talk for a violent quarrel,
The Atlantic Monthly, Volume 05, No. 28, February, 1860 Various
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So he presented himself, his heart, his license, and his ultimatum, and within five minutes they were in the midst of a violent quarrel,
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You ought not to be in such a hurry to rush into a quarrel,
Carl and the Cotton Gin Sara Ware Bassett 1920
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Crabbd Age and YouthBut thats an ancient quarrel,
The Sleeping Beauty. 1910
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And Sir Walter, thus having concluded the quarrel,
The Bed-Book of Happiness Harold Begbie 1900
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Having satisfied himself that Mtesa was not willing to risk a quarrel,
The Life of Gordon, Volume I Demetrius Charles Boulger 1890
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