feastful monarchs heart was fired,And whatsoeer thing she desired,Though half his kingdom it should be,He in his pleasure swore that heWould give the graceful Salome.The damsel was Herodias daughter:She to the queen hastes, and besought herTo teach her what great gift to name.Instructed by…
Children's poetry, English
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