The poetical works of sir Walter Scott. With lifeGall and Inglis, 1881 - 517 pages |
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Page 61
... wave . And there , in many a stormy vale , The Scald had told his wondrous tale ; And many a Runic column high Had witness'd grim idolatry . And thus had Harold , in his youth , Learn'd many a Saga's rhyme uncouth , - Of that Sea ...
... wave . And there , in many a stormy vale , The Scald had told his wondrous tale ; And many a Runic column high Had witness'd grim idolatry . And thus had Harold , in his youth , Learn'd many a Saga's rhyme uncouth , - Of that Sea ...
Page 285
... Wave o'er the cloud of Saxon war , That up the lake comes winding far ! To hero bound for battle - strife , Or bard of martial lay , " Twere worth ten years of peaceful life , One glance at their array ! XVI . " Their light - arm'd ...
... Wave o'er the cloud of Saxon war , That up the lake comes winding far ! To hero bound for battle - strife , Or bard of martial lay , " Twere worth ten years of peaceful life , One glance at their array ! XVI . " Their light - arm'd ...
Page 288
... wave : - All saw the deed - the purpose knew , And to their clamours Benvenue A mingled echo gave ; The Saxons shout ... waves and strand with flame : - I mark'd Duncraggan's widow'd dame- Behind an oak I saw her stand , A naked dirk ...
... wave : - All saw the deed - the purpose knew , And to their clamours Benvenue A mingled echo gave ; The Saxons shout ... waves and strand with flame : - I mark'd Duncraggan's widow'd dame- Behind an oak I saw her stand , A naked dirk ...
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