Journeys through Bookland : a new and original plan for reading applied to the world's best literature for children (1922)
Sylvester, Charles Herbert · Chicago : Bellows-Reeve · leaf 452
He stayed not for brake, and he stopped not for stone.He swam the Eske River where ford there was none;But, ere he alighted at Netherby gate.The bride had consented, the gallant came late;For a laggard in love, and a dastard in war,Was to wed the fair Ellen of brave Lochinvar. So boldly he entered… … O, come ye in peace here, or come ye in war,Or to dance at our bridal, young Lord Lochinvar? I long wooed your daughter, my suit you de-nied ;—Love swells like the Solway, but ebbs like its tide,—And now I am come, with this lost love of mine,To lead but one measure, drink one cup of wine.There are…
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