Dodge, Mary Mapes, 1830-1905 · [New York : Scribner & Co.] · leaf 849
of their queen. By every way at close of day,To reach the lovely grounds, They tripped along with shout and song,To dance their merry rounds. For years the baron and his brideHad blessed the little elves, And rightly thought their comingbroughtGood fortune to themselves. But when the couple side by… … 1 AND ONCE A YEAR THE ELVES WOULD HERE ASSEMBLE ON THE GREEN. 924 THE BARON AND THE ELVES. 925 And when he held possession clear,This solemn oath he swore : As Im a peer, the elf bands hereShall congregate no more. My place shall be from goblins free;With no consent of mine,Shall they convene upon…
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