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    his tincture for those in need, like Gawain. “Bless you, Perceval.” Gawain uncorked the bottle, pinched his nose, and downed the gelatinous, repulsive fluid in one go, gagging the moment it slid down his throat. The taste and texture was that of a rotten egg. However, since this was the only effective remedy he knew of, he endured. Perceval took back the empty bottle and stuck it in his belt. “Now start talking.” “About what?” Perceval dropped his hands to his hips and glared. “Oh, fine, big…

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    I remember one time, when I was in the hospital doing an internship, there was this patient that was on her deathbed. I remember her saying she did not want to live anymore. On that day the elderly patient, who was in the Intensive Care Unit breathing her last breath, was slowly allowed to die. This was about two years ago and I’ve never forgotten that moment. I was told that day that sometimes you have to let the patient pass. A physician is taught to do no harm; however, when should a patient…

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    probably chastise Ulrich until sunrise. Even though it was late and Percival likely sleeping, Ulrich turned up anyway. Perceval turned up in his doorway, shirtless and sleepy-looking. “It’s never good news when someone shows up at my door at this hour. Dare I ask what’s happening?” “It’s the king. He left the castle with Drea, unescorted, and ordered me not to come.” Perceval let out a groan, then stepped back into his chamber to drag on his tunic and boots. “Is he mad? Do you have any idea…

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    Vernon decided to dispatch the Astrea to procure masts and other naval stores in Boston, and ordered Perceval of the Astrea to sail to New England in February 1740. The Admiralty approved the dispatch of the Astrea in March and this storeship left Port Royal probably in this month. Vernon greatly expected naval stores which the Astrea would transport from North America, and ordered Captain Redish of the Angelsea to escort the Astrea through the Windward Passage and Captain Warren of the…

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    In his text A mad, bad, and dangerous people Boyd Hilton documents the wars with Napoleonic France and how they impacted British society. He argues that Britain went to all-out war with France when it became apparent that Napoleon and Tsar Alexander of Russia formed an alliance at Tilsit, with the potential to overpower nations such as Denmark, Sweden, and Portugal . Moreover, without British intervention, Napoleon would attain more power than he already had in 1807. Hilton argues that there was…

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    Chivalry, a fancy word for picking up babes (A discussion of chivalry using texts discussed in class) Since the first group of humans gathered, there has been a single problem that has plagued men and women. This plague has been imbedded in the very core being of each human; this plague is something that occurs when a man first sees a beautiful confident woman, the feeling of butterflies flying around inside his stomach. The plague reaches women the instant the man introduces himself while…

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    has received an Emmy nomination in the category for Outstanding Special Visual Effects for a Miniseries, Movie, or Special for its work on Episode 1 of the FremantleMedia North America production American Gods. Cinesite’s VFX Supervisor Aymeric Perceval has been individually nominated for the Emmy alongside Visual effects designer Kevin Tod Haug and visual effects supervisor David Stump. He has nothing but praise for the crew who pushed the limits of their art. “We’re thrilled to be nominated…

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    They reached the stables, and Father burst inside. “Yale?” The stable master stepped forward. “Sorry, Sir Perceval, but he’s not here. But did he ever save our backsides earlier. Princess Wenda’s favorite mare had a difficult foaling and almost died, but Yale saved the mare and the filly. It was incredible. So impressive that the king gifted Yale a courser.” “That’s good,” replied Father half-heartedly. “When did Yale leave?” “Oh, ages ago. The birth happened early this morning, and Yale stayed…

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    HISTORY OF THE HOLY GRAIL The Holy Grail represent a search for spiritual fulfillment The Holy Grail represent a search for spiritual fulfillment. CITING Legend says that if you put a dead body in the Holy Grail it will restore you back to life.CITING The Holy Grail has something to do with King Arthur? The Holy grail has something to do with King Arthur too. King Arthur told his knights to go looking for the Holy grail only one found it. We have heard only the purest night would be restored.…

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    its master.” Shortly after he said this, the image of the Holy Grail appeared floating over the table. Many who tried to find it came back badly injured, or worse, dead. Then. three knights went out in search of the Grail, which was Sir Bors, Sir Perceval, and Sir Galahad. They went out to find Galahad’s father and when they did, the king brought out a sword that was broken, but when Galahad held it, it was fixed. He then had a vision and heard that Camelot was unworthy of having it and the…

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