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... Marcus , fierce in war , At home impetuous , and his law his will ; Yet well beloved , for still the poor man's friend His ardent , generous nature bid him prove . " Unbind the maiden , " now he hoarsely cried , Breathless well nigh ...
... Marcus , fierce in war , At home impetuous , and his law his will ; Yet well beloved , for still the poor man's friend His ardent , generous nature bid him prove . " Unbind the maiden , " now he hoarsely cried , Breathless well nigh ...
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... Marcus rules not , here in Antioch ? When I went hence my father's sway was owned , And shall not now be scorned while thus I back My gallant charger , have my sword in hand Which never yet drank blood of citizen , But straight shall ...
... Marcus rules not , here in Antioch ? When I went hence my father's sway was owned , And shall not now be scorned while thus I back My gallant charger , have my sword in hand Which never yet drank blood of citizen , But straight shall ...
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... Marcus ' soul There lurked no thought of ill , and he approached With not less awe than love to seek the maid . In anger he beheld her state forlorn : " Who my behest thus misinterpreted ? This noble virgin cast in noisome cell , When ...
... Marcus ' soul There lurked no thought of ill , and he approached With not less awe than love to seek the maid . In anger he beheld her state forlorn : " Who my behest thus misinterpreted ? This noble virgin cast in noisome cell , When ...
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... Marcus gazed Admiring on her face which as she spoke With ardour glowed , and cried , " Fair Claudia , ask Some boon that proves my willingness to please . " As yet the maiden hath not shrunk as now She shrinks from Marcus ' gaze . He ...
... Marcus gazed Admiring on her face which as she spoke With ardour glowed , and cried , " Fair Claudia , ask Some boon that proves my willingness to please . " As yet the maiden hath not shrunk as now She shrinks from Marcus ' gaze . He ...
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... Marcus gone , Deaf to expostulation every ear , And she refrained from speech that mockery moved . Her way - soiled garments she refused to change For costly ones they brought her , but compelled To choose , then took she one of virgin ...
... Marcus gone , Deaf to expostulation every ear , And she refrained from speech that mockery moved . Her way - soiled garments she refused to change For costly ones they brought her , but compelled To choose , then took she one of virgin ...
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