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The First Passover
The Jews are spared when a pestilence strikes Egypt, a sign that Pharaoh should allow them to leave his country : it is the first Passover, celeb- -rated annually ever after

Lancelot Saves Arthur
King Arthur is spared by Sir Bors at the intervention of Sir Lancelot

NAUMACHIA OF DOMITIAN
A naumachia staged by the emperor Domitian in a flooded amphitheatre : the crews - prisoners or criminals - fought to the death unless spared by the emperor Date: circa 90

During the Siege of Calais by Edward III, six burghers offer themselves as ransom for their fellow-citizens : his wife Philippa intercedes, and their lives are spared Date: 1346/1347

The wife of King Edward III, queen Philippa of Hainault, intercedes before her husband to ask that the lives of
3033753 The wife of King Edward III, queen Philippa of Hainault, intercedes before her husband to ask that the lives of the seven Burghers of Calais be spared (print) by English School

Siege of Calais by King Edward III, Hundred Years War
Scene towards the end of the Siege of Calais by King Edward III, with the six Burghers on the right, during the Hundred Years War

Agag spared (engraving)
2792116 Agag spared (engraving) by English School, (18th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Agag spared. Illustration for The History of the Old and New Testament translated from De Royaumont)

Gustave Dore Bible: David showing Saul that he had spared his life (engraving)
5221431 Gustave Dore Bible: David showing Saul that he had spared his life (engraving) by Dore, Gustave (1832-83); Private Collection; (add.info.: David showing Saul that he had spared his life)

Agag spared - 1 Samuel 15. circa 1690

Anarchist Outrages 2
Ravachol (on left) and fellow- anarchists on trial for bomb outrages : Ravachol is spared the guillotine through extenuating circumstances but faces other charges. Date: 1892

The ship of Captain Cook is spared thanks to his lightning rod, while a Dutch ship is almost struck by lightning

Eglinton Tournament 2
General view of the tilt- ground : no expense has been spared to re-create the ambiance of a medieval tournament, while catering for some 100, 000 spectators ! Date: 30 August 1839

Luthers Friend Struck
The young Martin Luther is travelling with his friend Alexius when the latter is struck by lightning : is the fact that Luther is spared a sign from Heaven ? Date: circa 1503

Farmer, Cranes & Stork
THE FARMER, THE CRANES & THE STORK: A stork, caught by a farmer, begs that his life be spared as he is not like the thieving cranes; he has been caught with them however

Rashful Youth
This unfortunate youth has come out in a rash though his face is spared : we don t know what is afflicting him, and I dare say the doctors don t know either

Jonah at Nineveh
After his ordeal with the whale, Jonah reaches Nineveh and tells its people the city will be destroyed 40 days later, but they mend their ways and the city is spared

Krishna & Kaliya
Krishna defeats the 5 headed serpent Kaliya who had poisoned the Yamuna river. Kaliyas wives worship Krishna & plead for their husdand who is spared & sent away

Nala, Damayanti & Swan
A swan, grateful for being spared by prince NALA, tells DAMAYANTI how handsome he is. This leads to their marriage, though also to a succession of crises and adventures

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"Spared: Tales of Redemption and Mercy" The First Passover: A story of deliverance as the Israelites are spared from the final plague, marking their freedom from slavery in Egypt. Lancelot Saves Arthur: In a moment of selflessness, Lancelot's bravery spares King Arthur's life, solidifying their unbreakable bond and ensuring Camelot's prosperity. Naumachia of Domitian: Witnessing a grand naval battle orchestrated by Emperor Domitian, where lives were spared for entertainment purposes, raising questions about the value placed on human life. Philippa's Plea at Calais Siege: Queen Philippa intervenes before her husband Edward III to save six burghers who offered themselves as ransom during the siege of Calais, showcasing compassion amidst war. Massacre at Kandy: An engraving depicting a brutal event in Ceylon where British soldiers' lives were not spared; a haunting reminder of the consequences when mercy is absent. St Nicholas' Miracle: Through divine intervention, three innocents are saved from death by St Nicholas himself, illustrating how faith can spare lives even in dire circumstances. Albert Soleilland's Journey to Redemption: Transported to French Guiana for his crimes, murderer Albert Soleilland embarks on a journey towards redemption with hope that his life may be spared once again. Clorinda Rescues Olindo and Sofronia: In an act of heroism and love, Clorinda saves two innocent souls from being burned alive—a testament to the power of sacrifice and compassion. Pardoned. : A colorful lithograph capturing the joyous moment when forgiveness prevails over punishment—offering hope that second chances can be granted even after grave mistakes. Siege of Calais by Edward III.