Lang, Andrew, 1844-1912, Ford, H. J. (Henry Justice), 1860-1941, ill, Speed, Lancelot, 1860-1931, ill · New York, Longmans, Green and co. · leaf 361
in guilt. Rome, for empire far renownd. Tramples on a thousand states;Soon her pride shall kiss the ground—Hark ! the Gaul is at her gates. Other Eomans shall arise, Heedless of a soldiers name ;Sounds, not arms, shall win the prize,Harmony the path to fame. Then the progeny that springsFrom the… … Such the bards prophetic words,Pregnant with celestial fire, Bending as he swept the chordsOf his sweet but awful lyre. She, with all a monarchs pride.Felt them in her bosom glow, Eushd to battle, fought, and diedD^ing, hurld them at the foe. BOADICEA 343 Ruffians, pitiless as proud, Heavn awards…
English poetry · Children's poetry
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