Dodge, Mary Mapes, 1830-1905 · [New York : Scribner & Co.] · leaf 290
The archers matched so well That all declared no braver boutWas shot by Adam Bell. 804 NOTTINGHAM FAIR. Stout yeomen from the fair greenwoodWere there, and jolly boys; While dames from peaceful CoventryStood shuddering at the noise. 805 Foremost among the wondering folkA little maid there stood,… … DAUNTLESSLV THE FOREST-CHILD SENT SHAFT ON SHAFT. (SEE NEXT PAjE.) Or, as the silver tinkling fell,And smiled each kindly face, Sang to his lute, -The Heir of Lynne,Or, maybe, Chevy Chase. And in her hand, yea, verily, She bore a good yew bow, With ten long arrows such as fly To pierce the panting…
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