Dodge, Mary Mapes, 1830-1905 · [New York : Scribner & Co.] · leaf 105
sef. Until the hour is done The time is mine. On with the game, Till it be lost or won. But now the poor Alcayde In vain his skill he tries. He cannot see the pieces, For tears so dim his eyes. Checkmate ! at last cries Yusef. And when before the headsmanThe youthful Prince was placed,Behold!… … • Although t was well begun,The game is never overUntil the play is done! Alas ! sighed the Alcayde, I fear our games are oer ! ■ Hope on. said Yusef calmly,: There are five minutes more. ,D ! ANOTHER MESSENGER CAME RIDING IN HOT HASTE. While all his courtiers bow. And am I king ? lie gravely asks.…
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