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The Bravest are the Tenderest.

Charles V., Emperor of Germany, was one of the ablest kings and bravest soldiers that ever lived. When danger threatened his country or his people, he was ready to face it ; ho knew 110 fear. One day in camp he .was told that' a swallow was building her nest upon his tent. He gave orders that it should not be disturbed. So the pretty nest; with its dainty, soft lining, was finished, and soon the mottier-bird was sitting on her pearly-white eggs. But before the young "birds were hatched, the army had to break camp. The tents were all struck except the, Emperor's. He said : ' Let it stand. I can get another shelter, but she can not for this brood. She trusted me for a home : I will not fail her.' Surely the bravest are the tenderest 1 .

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New Zealand Tablet, Volume XXX, Issue 21, 12 June 1902, Page 29

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The Bravest are the Tenderest. New Zealand Tablet, Volume XXX, Issue 21, 12 June 1902, Page 29

The Bravest are the Tenderest. New Zealand Tablet, Volume XXX, Issue 21, 12 June 1902, Page 29

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