Dodge, Mary Mapes, 1830-1905 · [New York : Scribner & Co.] · leaf 467
the Singing Sword that harmed no living thing. Till every blade was a broken tool and the hedge of spears was low. The strength of a man is the strength of his soul, they faltered, for weal or woe. The hateful spell was unbound at last, And the ancient land was free.The air grew thunderous with… … What liave you got on ? said the shark to the whale,While he carefully kept out of reach of his tail.Then he suddenly burst into laughter, My dear.Forgive me—but really-—you do look so queer! Youd better go home, said the whale, with a spout,And read of the newest invention just out;I 11 tell…
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