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Page 73
... breast , his thighs , and every limb , And up again , and close beside him swim , And talk of love . Leander made ... breasts Relenting thoughts , remorse , and pity rests ; And who have hard hearts and obdurate minds , But vicious ...
... breast , his thighs , and every limb , And up again , and close beside him swim , And talk of love . Leander made ... breasts Relenting thoughts , remorse , and pity rests ; And who have hard hearts and obdurate minds , But vicious ...
Page 81
... breast , the heart of all her land : Whose ranks of blue veins , as his hand did scale , Left their round turrets destitute and pale . They , mustering to the quiet cabinet Where their dear governess and lady lies , Do tell her she is ...
... breast , the heart of all her land : Whose ranks of blue veins , as his hand did scale , Left their round turrets destitute and pale . They , mustering to the quiet cabinet Where their dear governess and lady lies , Do tell her she is ...
Page 195
... breast . For he heard the loud bassoon . The bride hath paced into the hall , Red as a rose is she ; Nodding their heads before her goes The merry minstrelsy . The Wedding - Guest he beat his breast , Yet he cannot choose but hear ; And ...
... breast . For he heard the loud bassoon . The bride hath paced into the hall , Red as a rose is she ; Nodding their heads before her goes The merry minstrelsy . The Wedding - Guest he beat his breast , Yet he cannot choose but hear ; And ...
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GEOFFREY CHAUCER 1340?1400 | 1 |
ROBERT HENRYSON c 14301506 | 7 |
ANONYMOUS | 15 |
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