H. Rider Haggard Quotes

As for the girl, since she is well favoured, she shall brew the king's beer, and be numbered amongst the king's wives-unless, indeed, he is pleased to give her to me.

H. Rider Haggard

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• As for the girl, since she is well favoured, she shall brew the king's beer, and be numbered amongst the king's wives-unless, indeed, he is pleased to give her to me.

  

  H. Rider Haggard
  • She
  • Girl
  • King