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A man points to a decapitated head lying on the ground as a woman holds him back looking distressed. Engraving by Casali after himself.
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A man points to a decapitated head lying on the ground as a woman holds him back looking distressed. Engraving by Casali after himself.

Unknown artist

CC0 — Public Domain
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Lettering: The champion; or innocence triumphant. The empress Gunhilda being accused of Adultery, and her Innocence being to be tried by single Combat the Champion for the Accusation (a Man of Gigantic Stature) is slain by her Page. See Gutherie's His: of Eng: Page 292.

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