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... mouth ; and , following the music , there issues a fragrance from the place a fume more transporting , sweet , and strong than any odor whatever , than blossoms of plants or fruits of the forest , choicer From all disturbing passion ...
... mouth ; and , following the music , there issues a fragrance from the place a fume more transporting , sweet , and strong than any odor whatever , than blossoms of plants or fruits of the forest , choicer From all disturbing passion ...
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... mouth Issues a melody of sweetest strains ; And close upon the voice a balmy scent Fills all the place - an incense lovelier , Sweeter , and abler to perfume the air , Than any odor of an earthly flower Or scent of woodland fruit , more ...
... mouth Issues a melody of sweetest strains ; And close upon the voice a balmy scent Fills all the place - an incense lovelier , Sweeter , and abler to perfume the air , Than any odor of an earthly flower Or scent of woodland fruit , more ...
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... wonderful trait . When hunger plagues him on the deep , and the monster longs for food , this haunter of the sea opens his mouth , and sets his lips agape ; From unsuspected foes , until at last They choose a 16 The Asp - Turtle.
... wonderful trait . When hunger plagues him on the deep , and the monster longs for food , this haunter of the sea opens his mouth , and sets his lips agape ; From unsuspected foes , until at last They choose a 16 The Asp - Turtle.
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... sea - swimmer , still more marvelous . When hunger grips the monster on the deep , Making him long for food , his gaping mouth The ocean - warder opens , stretching wide wide weleras ; 55 of his innope , sæfisca cynn The Asp - Turtle 17.
... sea - swimmer , still more marvelous . When hunger grips the monster on the deep , Making him long for food , his gaping mouth The ocean - warder opens , stretching wide wide weleras ; 55 of his innope , sæfisca cynn The Asp - Turtle 17.
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... mouth Is filled to overflowing , when , at once , Trapping their prey , the fearful jaws snap shut . So , in this fleeting earthly time , each man Who orders heedlessly his mortal life Lets a sweet odor , some beguiling wish , Entice ...
... mouth Is filled to overflowing , when , at once , Trapping their prey , the fearful jaws snap shut . So , in this fleeting earthly time , each man Who orders heedlessly his mortal life Lets a sweet odor , some beguiling wish , Entice ...
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