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  1. Ernle Bradford _ The Great Siege, Malta 1565:

    Remembering the treatment that had been accorded the Knights and soldiers of St. Elmo, the Maltese inhabitants of Senglea took no prisoners. Hence there arose the expression {used in Malta to this day} 'St. Elmo's pay' for any action in which no mercy is given.
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