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Reconnaissance Squad, by Kasia

Reconnaissance Squad, by Kasia “If the enemy leaves his door open, you must rush in.” —Sun Tzu Yikes! I apparently forgot to post a writeup for last weekend. Terribly sorry about that, folks. I’d say “to make up for it,” … Continue reading

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Lucrezia di Firenze, by Adelruna

Lucrezia di Firenze, by Adelruna “… the French Courage proceeds from vanity—the German from phlegm—the Turkish from fanaticism & opium—the Spanish from pride—the English from coolness—the Dutch from obstinacy—the Russian from insensibility—but the ITALIAN from ANGER—so you will see that … Continue reading

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Lady Knight, by Jessie Lam

Lady Knight, by Jessie Lam “There is still life in the tradition which the Middle Ages inaugurated. But the maintenance of that life depends, in part, on knowing that the knightly character is art not nature—something that needs to be … Continue reading

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