Goodrich, Samuel G. (Samuel Griswold), 1793-1860, Leighton, John, 1822-1912, Martin, William, 1801-1867 · London : Darton and Co · leaf 19
is, towalk on his terrace, built over the cell where he lies, if he a2 4 STORY OF AN ANCHORITE. may be said to walk, who cannot in one time stretch forthhis legs four times. Such, my young friends, is the story of an Anchorite. Itis well for us that we live in times when such nonsense is… … Vi]t Sa2flr*B (Mt Daek flew the scud along the wave,The hooming thunders rolled on high ; All hands aloft, the storm to hrave —At midnight—was the hoatswains cry. On deck sprung every soul apace,But one—bereft of human joy— Within a hammocks narrow space Lay stretched a sad, sick sailor boy. Once,…
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