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ArrasFrench town on the Scarpe River northeast of Paris; population (1999) 40,500. It is the capital of Pas-de-Calais département, and was formerly known for tapestry. It was the birthplace of the French revolutionary leader Robespierre. |
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About this time Zat Arras renewed his importunities for her hand in marriage. The horses, which were more kindly used than on the previous day, stopped at Arras at four o'clock in the evening. As the arras fell behind the departing King, De Montfort shrugged his broad shoulders, and turning, left the apartment by another door. |
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