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Two Dominicans, sent for to shrive the victim, implored the Count to pause; but 'Kill him, kill him!

BELGIUMGEORGE W. T. (GEORGE WILLIAM THOMSON) OMOND

"It is not given a priest of God to shrive an unrepentant harlot," was his impetuous answer.

The lawyers came and took her depositions; the priests, also, to shrive her soul.

At last Don John received his marching orders, and after that, it was but a short shrive that the Moriscos had to expect.

"If it might be permitted I would dearly love to shrive them," said the palmer, still hesitating.

ROBIN HOODPAUL CRESWICK

What I need to do is to shrive myself, I guess, and then get up an inquisition, with myself as chief inquisitor.

Of his miserable end, without "shrive or unction," there appears to be no doubt.

“You are required to shrive a dying man, Señor Padre,” said an Indian who approached him.

Oh, if you would be saved from the flames of everlasting Hell, get me a priest to shrive me.

Stung with remorse, he fell ill, and was counselled by his queen to ask Chad to shrive him.

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OCTOBER 26, 1985