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Page 188
... fire's quivering gleams . 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 ...
... fire's quivering gleams . 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 ...
Page 215
... fire . ' Bring fire ! ' quoth he ; ' By his own element this spawn of hell Shall perish ! ' and he entered , to explore The cavern depths . Cadwallon followed him , Bearing in either hand a flaming brand , For sword or spear availed not ...
... fire . ' Bring fire ! ' quoth he ; ' By his own element this spawn of hell Shall perish ! ' and he entered , to explore The cavern depths . Cadwallon followed him , Bearing in either hand a flaming brand , For sword or spear availed not ...
Page 217
... fire , That all may be consumed ! ' Forthwith they heaped The sacrificial fire , and on the pile The serpent and the image and the corpse Of Neolin were laid ; with prompt supply Southey Southey They feed the raging flames , hour after ...
... fire , That all may be consumed ! ' Forthwith they heaped The sacrificial fire , and on the pile The serpent and the image and the corpse Of Neolin were laid ; with prompt supply Southey Southey They feed the raging flames , hour after ...
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