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... Till every string's according glee Was blended into harmony . And then , he said , he would full fain He could recall an ancient strain , He never thought to sing again . It was not framed for village churls , But for 4 INTRODUCTION .
... Till every string's according glee Was blended into harmony . And then , he said , he would full fain He could recall an ancient strain , He never thought to sing again . It was not framed for village churls , But for 4 INTRODUCTION .
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... Till pride be quelled , and love be free . ” XVIII . The unearthly voices ceased , And the heavy sound was still , It died on the river's breast , It died on the side of the hill.- But round Lord David's tower The sound still floated ...
... Till pride be quelled , and love be free . ” XVIII . The unearthly voices ceased , And the heavy sound was still , It died on the river's breast , It died on the side of the hill.- But round Lord David's tower The sound still floated ...
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... Till gallant Cessford's heart - blood dear Reeked on dark Elliot's Border spear . XXXI In bitter mood he spurred fast , And soon the hated heath was past ; And far beneath , in lustre wan , Old Melros ' rose , and fair Tweed ran : Like ...
... Till gallant Cessford's heart - blood dear Reeked on dark Elliot's Border spear . XXXI In bitter mood he spurred fast , And soon the hated heath was past ; And far beneath , in lustre wan , Old Melros ' rose , and fair Tweed ran : Like ...
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... Till the toil - drops fell from his brows , like rain , It was by dint of passing strength , That he moved the massy stone at length . I would you had been there , to see How the light broke forth so gloriously , Streamed upward to the ...
... Till the toil - drops fell from his brows , like rain , It was by dint of passing strength , That he moved the massy stone at length . I would you had been there , to see How the light broke forth so gloriously , Streamed upward to the ...
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... Till full their lengthened lines display ; Then called a halt , and made a stand , And cried , " St George , for merry England ! " XVIL Now every English eye , intent , On Branksome's armed towers was bent ; So near they were , that ...
... Till full their lengthened lines display ; Then called a halt , and made a stand , And cried , " St George , for merry England ! " XVIL Now every English eye , intent , On Branksome's armed towers was bent ; So near they were , that ...
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