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  • The only real official in the Shire at this date was the Mayor of Michel Delving (or of the Shire), who was elected every seven years at the Free Fair on the White Downs at the Lithe, that is at Midsummer.

    The Fellowship of the Ring Tolkien, J. R. R. 1965

  • The only real official in the Shire at this date was the Mayor of Michel Delving (or of the Shire), who was elected every seven years at the Free Fair on the White Downs at the Lithe, that is at Midsummer.

    The Lord of the Rings Tolkien, J. R. R. 1954

  • He seemed to rejoice in danger, having very little else to rejoice in; and he won for himself by nimble ways and rapid turns on land and sea, the name of "Lithe," or "Lyth," and made it famous even far inland.

    Mary Anerley : a Yorkshire Tale 1862

  • Lithe, elegant, and commanding, Carmichael moved through the congested streets and called for people to be calm.

    Burial for a King Rebecca Burns 2011

  • The voyage is long and dreary — let us hope the boat will not again prove leaky — if so — Lithe not Styx — be the River for me.

    Letter 300 2009

  • Lithe, sprightly, and animated, Jayme Odgers'Paint Tube People are the sort of things Alexander Calder would have made had he played with empty paint tubes and stuff on his work table instead of pliers and pieces of wire.

    James Scarborough: PHOTOS: 'Paint Tube People' Use Every Part Of The Paint Tube James Scarborough 2011

  • Lithe, sprightly, and animated, Jayme Odgers' Paint Tube People are the sort of things Alexander Calder would have made had he played with empty paint...

    James Scarborough: PHOTOS: 'Paint Tube People' Use Every Part Of The Paint Tube James Scarborough 2011

  • Lithe, elegant, and commanding, Carmichael moved through the congested streets and called for people to be calm.

    Burial for a King Rebecca Burns 2011

  • Lithe, sprightly, and animated, Jayme Odgers' Paint Tube People are the sort of things Alexander Calder would have made had he played with empty paint tubes and stuff on his work table instead of pliers and pieces of wire.

    James Scarborough: PHOTOS: 'Paint Tube People' Use Every Part Of The Paint Tube James Scarborough 2011

  • Lithe, elegant, and commanding, Carmichael moved through the congested streets and called for people to be calm.

    Burial for a King Rebecca Burns 2011

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