e of the princess yet. Along the beams of moonlight pale, Silver bells are ringing; 16 BANBURY CROSS In violet shadows in the vale, Silver bells are ringing. Return with .us, oh, gracious king !This search is but a bootless thing.A spell is laid upon our minds,Our thoughts are tossed as by the… … The Wise Man. They galloped back oer hill and dale, Silver bells are ringing;In soft gusts came the southern gale,Silver bells are ringing. 17 ONCE UPON A TIME The trembling king knelt down beforeThe Wise Man at the palace-door : Oh, Wise Man ! art thou truly wise —Find out my child with thy bright…
Children's poetry · Children's poetry -- 1897
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