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Page 12
... Dear master , there is yet one sentence not written . " He answered , “ Write quickly . " " It is finished now , " said the scribe at last . " You have spoken truly , " the aged scholar replied , “ it is finished . Receive my head into ...
... Dear master , there is yet one sentence not written . " He answered , “ Write quickly . " " It is finished now , " said the scribe at last . " You have spoken truly , " the aged scholar replied , “ it is finished . Receive my head into ...
Page 89
... dear and dainty is alive . Most happy he ! that can at last atchyve The joyous safety of so sweet a rest ; Whose least delight sufficeth to deprive Remembrance of all pains which him opprest . All pains are nothing in respect of this ...
... dear and dainty is alive . Most happy he ! that can at last atchyve The joyous safety of so sweet a rest ; Whose least delight sufficeth to deprive Remembrance of all pains which him opprest . All pains are nothing in respect of this ...
Page 105
... dear sonne , " quoth he , how should alas ! Silly old man , that lives in hidden cell , Bidding his beades all day for his trespas , Tydings of warre and worldly trouble tell ? With holy father sits not with such thinges to mell . XXXI ...
... dear sonne , " quoth he , how should alas ! Silly old man , that lives in hidden cell , Bidding his beades all day for his trespas , Tydings of warre and worldly trouble tell ? With holy father sits not with such thinges to mell . XXXI ...
Page 127
... dear , 8. To shrowd - to take shelter . VII . 2. A shadie grove : at last leading astray . - = the wood of Error , at first enchanting , but VIII . 6. Sayling pine . — A reference to its use for masts of sailing ships . 7. The vine ...
... dear , 8. To shrowd - to take shelter . VII . 2. A shadie grove : at last leading astray . - = the wood of Error , at first enchanting , but VIII . 6. Sayling pine . — A reference to its use for masts of sailing ships . 7. The vine ...
Page 131
... dear sake , etc. This is false . an account of Una's coming to the court of the Faery Queene . to take away , to deprive her of . 3. To bereave to rob . 9. Frayes LIII . = frightens . See stanza xxxviii . , line 5 . 5. Doubtfull ...
... dear sake , etc. This is false . an account of Una's coming to the court of the Faery Queene . to take away , to deprive her of . 3. To bereave to rob . 9. Frayes LIII . = frightens . See stanza xxxviii . , line 5 . 5. Doubtfull ...
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