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... ancient poetry . I was not less at a loss for a subject which might admit of being treated with the simplicity and wildness of the ancient ballad . But accident dictated both a theme and measure , which decided the subject , as well as ...
... ancient poetry . I was not less at a loss for a subject which might admit of being treated with the simplicity and wildness of the ancient ballad . But accident dictated both a theme and measure , which decided the subject , as well as ...
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... Ancient Metrical Romance was adopted , which allows greater latitude , in this respect , than would be consistent with the dignity of a regular Poem . The same model offered other facilities , as it permits an occasional alteration of ...
... Ancient Metrical Romance was adopted , which allows greater latitude , in this respect , than would be consistent with the dignity of a regular Poem . The same model offered other facilities , as it permits an occasional alteration of ...
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... ancient castle in its immediate vicinity , called Auldwark , founded , it is said , by Alexander III . Both were designed for the royal residence when the King was disposed to take his pleasure in the extensive forest of Ettricke ...
... ancient castle in its immediate vicinity , called Auldwark , founded , it is said , by Alexander III . Both were designed for the royal residence when the King was disposed to take his pleasure in the extensive forest of Ettricke ...
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... Monmouth , representative of the ancient Lords of Buccleuch , and widow of the unfortunate James , Duke of Monmouth , who was beheaded in 1685 . VOL . I.- -4 - And he began to talk anon , Of good Earl INTRODUCTION . 37.
... Monmouth , representative of the ancient Lords of Buccleuch , and widow of the unfortunate James , Duke of Monmouth , who was beheaded in 1685 . VOL . I.- -4 - And he began to talk anon , Of good Earl INTRODUCTION . 37.
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... ancient strain , He never thought to sing again . It was not framed for village churls , But for high dames and mighty earls ; He had play'd it to King Charles the Good , When he kept court in Holyrood ; And much he wish'd , yet fear'd ...
... ancient strain , He never thought to sing again . It was not framed for village churls , But for high dames and mighty earls ; He had play'd it to King Charles the Good , When he kept court in Holyrood ; And much he wish'd , yet fear'd ...
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