Dodge, Mary Mapes, 1830-1905 · [New York : Scribner & Co.] · leaf 244
white, A ribboned stave she bore,A rose-garland was on her head, Yet still she weepeth sore. Why dost thou weep, sweetheart ? he cried, And wash thy cheeks away ?Why dost thou weep so bitterly On such a bonny day ? Her heart stood still with deadly fear, She scanned him oer and oer;But when she saw… … LITTLE JOHN MEETS. THE LITTLE MAID. Cheer up, sweetheart; the sun doth shine; It is the month of May;Take no more thought on bitterness Till thou art old and gray.If thou wouldst play at being queen, Then make no more ado:I am the Khan of Tartary, And I will play with you.We 11 hunt the deer on…
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