Dodge, Mary Mapes, 1830-1905 · [New York : Scribner & Co.] · leaf 259
( THEV TARRIED THERE TO CLIMB ABOUTAND STUDY OLD INSCRIPTIONS OUT. And made a rush, to show the wayThe Pilgrims acted on that dayWhen it was counted much to beThe first to place a foot or knee Nor let companions call in vain.They dont look round to see who 11 flingHis coat aside, the first to… … AT PLYMOUTH ROCK. A fellow-creature from the grave: They go themselves. Thus oft you 11 find A dozen with a single mind — Each striving to be first to lend Assistance to a suffering friend. Said one, when he had gained the earOf dripping comrades standing near, No wonder that the Pilgrims drewA…
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