Lang, Andrew, 1844-1912, Ford, H. J. (Henry Justice), 1860-1941, ill, Speed, Lancelot, 1860-1931, ill · New York, Longmans, Green and co. · leaf 261
t duty Was but to sing,In voices of surpassing beauty, The wit and wisdom of their king. But evil things, in robes of sorrow, Assailed the monarchs high estate.(Ah, let us mourn !—for never morrow ShaU dawn upon him desolate ;)And round about his home the glory That blushed and bloomed,Is but a… … THE HAUNTED PALACE 243 While, like a ghastly rapid river, Through the pale doorA hideous throng rush out for ever And laugh^but smile no more. E, A. PoE. THE BABD PINDARIC ODE EuiN seize thee, ruthless King!Confusion on thy banners wait,Tho fannd by Conquests crimson wingThey mock the ah with idle…
English poetry · Children's poetry
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