prier

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We see the ruins of a castle on the heights where le 'jeune et beau Dunois' performed historical prodigies of valour; and the chapel where he 'allait prier Marie, bénir ses exploits.'

From Normandy Picturesque by Blackburn, Henry

Comte remarks “Depuis St. Augustin toutes les âmes pures ont de plus en plus senti, à travers l’égoisme Chrétien, que prier peut n’être pas demander.”

From The Religious Sentiment Its Source and Aim: A Contribution to the Science and Philosophy of Religion by Brinton, Daniel Garrison

Si la belle demoiselle veut le ravoir, elle viendra demain, me prier bien gentiment; et elle viendra—seule.”

From Sword and Gown A Novel by Lawrence, George A. (George Alfred)

At length, after a weary day of far niente, when even le sommeil se faisait prier, we "hardened our hearts," and at nine p.m., as the gale seemed to slumber, we stood southwards.

From The Land of Midian — Volume 1 by Burton, Richard Francis, Sir

La D�l�gation americaine vient donc prier la Conf�rence de vouloir bien �mettre le vœu que S.M.

From Notes on the Diplomatic History of the Jewish Question by Wolf, Lucien