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16th June 07, 10:21 AM
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Interesting
 Originally Posted by Mike1
The Lamont motto Ne Parcas Nec Spernas (Neither spare nor dispose) is another one that can seem a bit unbending, at first glance.
I've always thought it meant to not make war. The 'umber hand' is a traditional signal from ancient times - meaning 'I bear no arms'. Of course this did seem to get my clan into trouble in time past.
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