Dodge, Mary Mapes, 1830-1905 · [New York : Scribner & Co.] · leaf 217
Through the land one summer day,By close-cut fields of fragrant hay.The king went on his royal way. II And now he nears a crystal spring,Where hayers are wont their cups to bring,As at their work they cheerily sing. III Of the water the king would fain partake.So he bade his followers halt to… … .SHESHE FILLED HER CUP WITH THE LIQUID CLEAB.RAISED IT UPWARD WITHOUT FEAR She filled her cup with the liquid clear.Then, holding the handle, curved and queer,She raised it upward without fear. The king was charmed with her modest way,Nor had he a word in rebuke to say,But pondered it as he rode…
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