Lang, Andrew, 1844-1912, Ford, H. J. (Henry Justice), 1860-1941, ill, Speed, Lancelot, 1860-1931, ill · New York, Longmans, Green and co. · leaf 28
OB, SOLITUDE Oft I had heard of Lucy Gray :And, when I crossed the wild, I chanced to see at break of dayThe solitary child. No mate, no comrade Lucy knew ; She dwelt on a wide moor,—The sweetest thing that ever giew Beside a human door ! LUCY GBAY; OR, SOLITUDE You yet may spy the fawn at play,The… … That, Father ! will I gladly do : Tis scarcely afternoon—The minster-clock has just struck two, And yonder is the moon ! At this the Father raised his hook,And snapped a faggot-band ; He plied his work;—and Lucy tookThe lantern in her hand. Not blither is the mountain roe:With many a wanton stroke…
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