Dodge, Mary Mapes, 1830-1905 · [New York : Scribner & Co.] · leaf 191
with she must wrestle. But ere she could castherself down upon the welcoming moss at theroots of the tree, a figure started up from withinthe shadow of the great black trunk, and cametoward her. She started back with a startled cry, wonder-ing, even then, that aught could cause her trouble or… … ONE HOUR PAST MIDNIGHT, AND ALL the fair lily of the castle had her favorite nook.But he was even then departing, when he wasaware of Elise coming toward him. Then he saw her face, all distraught withpain and sorrow, and wrath filled him. Who hath harmed thee? he cried. Twere an ill faring for him…
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