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Page 73
... as he turned , cast many a lustful glance - And threw him gaudy toys to please his And dive into the water , and there pry Upon his breast , his thighs , and every limb , And up again , and close beside him swim , And talk of love .
... as he turned , cast many a lustful glance - And threw him gaudy toys to please his And dive into the water , and there pry Upon his breast , his thighs , and every limb , And up again , and close beside him swim , And talk of love .
Page 188
Sudden the hounds erect their ears , And sudden cease their moaning howl ; Close pressed to Moy , they mark their fears By shivering limbs and stifled growl . Untouched , the harp began to ring , As softly , slowly , oped the door ...
Sudden the hounds erect their ears , And sudden cease their moaning howl ; Close pressed to Moy , they mark their fears By shivering limbs and stifled growl . Untouched , the harp began to ring , As softly , slowly , oped the door ...
Page 276
Ah me , my mountain shepherd , that my arms Were wound about thee , and my hot lips pressed Close , close to thine in that quick - falling dew Of fruitful kisses , thick as Autumn rains Flash in the pools of whirling Simois .
Ah me , my mountain shepherd , that my arms Were wound about thee , and my hot lips pressed Close , close to thine in that quick - falling dew Of fruitful kisses , thick as Autumn rains Flash in the pools of whirling Simois .
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Contents
GEOFFREY CHAUCER 1340?1400 | 1 |
ROBERT HENRYSON c 14301506 | 7 |
ANONYMOUS | 15 |
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Bibliographic information
| Title | The Penguin Book of Narrative Verse Part 49 of Penguin poets |
| Editor | David Herbert |
| Compiled by | David Herbert |
| Publisher | Penguin Books, 1960 |
| Length | 462 pages |
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