Eliot, Samuel, 1821-1898 · Boston : [J. Wilson & Son, University Press] · leaf 223
en came with slackning pace. GEORGE NIDIVER. 203 Still firm the hunter stood, Although his heart beat high ;Again the creature stopped, And gazed with wondring eye. The hunter met his gaze, Nor yet an inch gave way ;The bear turned slowly round. And slowly moved away. What thoughts were in his mind… … THE IDLE SHEPHERD-BOTi>. The valley rings with mirth and joy ; Among the hills the echoes playA never, never-ending song, To welcome in the May.The magpie chatters with delight; The mountain ravens youngling broodHave left the mother and the nest,And they go rambling east and west In search of…
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