they rung. The white horse waited for the start,Silver bells are ringing; 13 ONCE UPON A TIME Before him leapt his fiery heart,Silver bells are ringing.Upon his back the old wife sprung, Her silver bells, how sweet they rung !She gave her milk-whitesteed the rein,And round they swept, and round… … The Old Wife. A pretty sight it was, forsooth,Silver bells are ringing; 14 BANBURY CROSS For dame and children, maid and youth,Silver bells are ringing.The princess laughed out with delight,And clapped her hands, so lily-white —The darling princess, sweet was sheAs any flowering hawthorn-tree.She…
Children's poetry · Children's poetry -- 1897
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