Readings in English and American LiteratureF. S. Crofts & Company, 1945 - 687 pages |
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Page 183
... arms , to arms ! " the fierce Virago cries , And swift as lightning to the combat flies . All side in parties , and begin th ' attack ; Fans clap , silks rustle , and tough whalebones crack ; 40 Heroes ' and Heroines ' shouts confus'dly ...
... arms , to arms ! " the fierce Virago cries , And swift as lightning to the combat flies . All side in parties , and begin th ' attack ; Fans clap , silks rustle , and tough whalebones crack ; 40 Heroes ' and Heroines ' shouts confus'dly ...
Page 231
... arms , and in some measure defended them from the danger of unexpected incursions.75 solence , allured by the hopes of spoil , and perhaps inspired by the tutelar deities of the empire . Above sixty thousand barbarians prevailed on the ...
... arms , and in some measure defended them from the danger of unexpected incursions.75 solence , allured by the hopes of spoil , and perhaps inspired by the tutelar deities of the empire . Above sixty thousand barbarians prevailed on the ...
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... arm fell again ; And folded her arms across her chest , And couched her head upon her breast , And looked askance at Christabel- Jesu , Maria , shield her well ! 580 585 A snake's small eye blinks dull and shy ; And the lady's eyes they ...
... arm fell again ; And folded her arms across her chest , And couched her head upon her breast , And looked askance at Christabel- Jesu , Maria , shield her well ! 580 585 A snake's small eye blinks dull and shy ; And the lady's eyes they ...
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