The Crypt, or, Receptacle for things past [ed. by P. Hall]. [2 leaves in each of the first 2 vols. are cancels]., Volumen21828 |
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Página 192 - Nay, fed as he was (and this makes it a dark case) With sops every day from the Lion's own pan, He lifts up his leg at the noble beast's carcass, And — does all a dog, so diminutive, can.
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Página 182 - Sir Hilary charged at Agincourt, — Sooth 'twas an awful day ! And though in that old age of sport The rufflers of the camp and court Had little time to pray, 'Tis said Sir Hilary muttered there Two syllables by way of prayer. My First to all the brave and proud Who see to-morrow's sun ; My Next with her cold and quiet cloud To those who find their dewy shroud Before to-day's be done ; And both together to all blue eyes That weep when a warrior nobly dies.
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