Chambers's Cyclopędia of English Literature, Volume 2J.B. Lippincott Company, 1910 - American literature |
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Page 108
... O'er Arthur's shoulder flew the flinting rock , But as it past a craggy corner struck The shoulder's point , and his bright armour bruis'd , Which in his flesh a painful wound produc'd . His friends grew pale to see that shoulder hurt ...
... O'er Arthur's shoulder flew the flinting rock , But as it past a craggy corner struck The shoulder's point , and his bright armour bruis'd , Which in his flesh a painful wound produc'd . His friends grew pale to see that shoulder hurt ...
Page 116
... o'er the hills had run , Scornful of winter's frost and summer's sun , Still asking where he made his flock to rest at noon ; For him at night , the dear expected guest , I had with hasty joy prepared the feast ; And from the cottage , o'er ...
... o'er the hills had run , Scornful of winter's frost and summer's sun , Still asking where he made his flock to rest at noon ; For him at night , the dear expected guest , I had with hasty joy prepared the feast ; And from the cottage , o'er ...
Page 175
... o'er and o'er the nimble tumbler springs , And on the rope the venturous maiden swings ; Jack Pudding , in his parti - coloured jacket , Tosses the glove , and jokes at every packet . Of raree - shows he sung , and Punch's feats , Of ...
... o'er and o'er the nimble tumbler springs , And on the rope the venturous maiden swings ; Jack Pudding , in his parti - coloured jacket , Tosses the glove , and jokes at every packet . Of raree - shows he sung , and Punch's feats , Of ...
Page 177
... o'er the foaming billows She cast a wistful look ; Her head was crowned with willows , That trembled o'er the brook . ' Twelve months are gone and over , And nine long tedious days ; Why didst thou , venturous lover , Why didst thou ...
... o'er the foaming billows She cast a wistful look ; Her head was crowned with willows , That trembled o'er the brook . ' Twelve months are gone and over , And nine long tedious days ; Why didst thou , venturous lover , Why didst thou ...
Page 184
... o'er its leaves shall move , And on its top descends the mystic Dove . Ye heavens ! from high the dewy nectar pour , And in soft silence shed the kindly shower . The sick and weak the healing plant shall aid , From storms a shelter ...
... o'er its leaves shall move , And on its top descends the mystic Dove . Ye heavens ! from high the dewy nectar pour , And in soft silence shed the kindly shower . The sick and weak the healing plant shall aid , From storms a shelter ...
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