Poetical WorksNelson, 1868 - 327 pages |
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... silvan sports also , with some success , and with great delight . But these pleasures must have been all resigned , or used with great moderation , had I determined to regain my station at the Bar . It was even doubtful whether I could ...
... silvan sports also , with some success , and with great delight . But these pleasures must have been all resigned , or used with great moderation , had I determined to regain my station at the Bar . It was even doubtful whether I could ...
Page 127
... silvan court , Than we have been at humbler sport ; Though small our pomp , and mean our game , Our mirth , dear Marriott , was the same . Remember'st thou my greyhounds true ? O'er holt or hill there never flew , From slip or leash ...
... silvan court , Than we have been at humbler sport ; Though small our pomp , and mean our game , Our mirth , dear Marriott , was the same . Remember'st thou my greyhounds true ? O'er holt or hill there never flew , From slip or leash ...
Page 136
... silvan game , Saint Hilda's priest ye slew . " - This , on Ascension - day , each year , While labouring on our harbour - pier , Must Herbert , Bruce , and Percy hear . " - They told , how in their convent - cell A Saxon princess once ...
... silvan game , Saint Hilda's priest ye slew . " - This , on Ascension - day , each year , While labouring on our harbour - pier , Must Herbert , Bruce , and Percy hear . " - They told , how in their convent - cell A Saxon princess once ...
Page 180
... When short and scant the sunbeam throws , Upon the weary waste of snows , A cold and profitless regard , Like patron on a needy bard ; When silvan occupation's done , And o'er the chimney rests 180 CANTO IV . MARMION .
... When short and scant the sunbeam throws , Upon the weary waste of snows , A cold and profitless regard , Like patron on a needy bard ; When silvan occupation's done , And o'er the chimney rests 180 CANTO IV . MARMION .
Page 181
Walter Scott. When silvan occupation's done , And o'er the chimney rests the gun , And hang , in idle trophy , near , The game - pouch , fishing - rod , and spear ; When wiry terrier , rough and grim , And greyhound , with his length of ...
Walter Scott. When silvan occupation's done , And o'er the chimney rests the gun , And hang , in idle trophy , near , The game - pouch , fishing - rod , and spear ; When wiry terrier , rough and grim , And greyhound , with his length of ...
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