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in his beak, and led them to a fertile ground. They sowed ; and as time went on, Leonorus, going to see how the crop grew, discovered something like a golden ram, laid open by the working of the moles. This he gave to
Childebert king of France, (as it was worth three thousand silver pieces) ; who in return gave Leonorus as much land as the sound of the bishop's bell would reach when set on a high hill. The saint protected Idwal (Judicaël) from the pursuit of his cruel enemy Commor, Count of Cornouailles ; who in a rage having smitten him on the face forthwith broke his limb, and died in torment.
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with many monks. A storm arose, and they flung every thing over board, and even
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