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Great were the lamentation and the cry when the news of this mischance was noised about the city. Such a tumult of mourn
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"Great were the lamentation and the cry when the news of this mischance was noised about the city. Such a tumult of mourning was never before heard, for the whole city was moved"

- Marie de France

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The quote is from Marie de France's 12th century poem, "The Lais of Marie de France". The quote is explaining the reaction of individuals of the city when they heard the news of a mischance. The people of the city were filled with grief and sadness, and their cries of mourning might be heard throughout the city. It was a scene of great grief and despair, and the people of the city were deeply affected by the news. The magnitude of the sorrow was so excellent that it had actually never ever been seen prior to. Individuals of the city were united in their sorrow, and their cries of grieving echoed throughout the city. The quote serves as a tip of the power of grief and sadness, and how it can affect a whole city.

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