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Page 192
... light . A diadem of gold was set Above his bright steel basinet , And clasped within its glittering twine Was seen the glove of Argentine ; Truncheon or leading staff he lacks , Bearing , instead , a battle - axe . He ranged his ...
... light . A diadem of gold was set Above his bright steel basinet , And clasped within its glittering twine Was seen the glove of Argentine ; Truncheon or leading staff he lacks , Bearing , instead , a battle - axe . He ranged his ...
Page 208
... light . The rock shone bright , the kirk no less , That stands above the rock : The moonlight steeped in silentness The steady weathercock . And the bay was white with silent light , Till rising from the same , Full many shapes , that ...
... light . The rock shone bright , the kirk no less , That stands above the rock : The moonlight steeped in silentness The steady weathercock . And the bay was white with silent light , Till rising from the same , Full many shapes , that ...
Page 295
... Light men , and on light steeds , who only drink The acrid milk of camels , and their wells . And then a swarm of wandering horse , who came From far , and a more doubtful service owned ; The Tartars of Ferghana , from the banks Of the ...
... Light men , and on light steeds , who only drink The acrid milk of camels , and their wells . And then a swarm of wandering horse , who came From far , and a more doubtful service owned ; The Tartars of Ferghana , from the banks Of the ...
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GEOFFREY CHAUCER 1340?1400 | 1 |
ROBERT HENRYSON c 14301506 | 7 |
ANONYMOUS | 15 |
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