Legends of Charlemagne, or, Romance of the Middle Ages

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"THE twelve most illustrious knights of Charlemagne were called Peers, for the equality that reigned among them; while the name of Paladins, also conferred on them, implies that they were inmates of the palace and companions of the king."

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