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... Deloraine . XXI . A stark moss - trooping Scott was he , As e'er couched border lance by knee : Through Solway sands , through Tarras moss , Blindfold , he knew the paths to cross ; By wily turns , by desperate bounds , Had baffled ...
... Deloraine . XXI . A stark moss - trooping Scott was he , As e'er couched border lance by knee : Through Solway sands , through Tarras moss , Blindfold , he knew the paths to cross ; By wily turns , by desperate bounds , Had baffled ...
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... Deloraine To ancient Riddel's fair domain , Where Aill , from mountains freed , Down from the lakes did raving come ; Each wave was crested with tawny foam , Like the mane of a chestnut steed . In vain ! no torrent , deep or broad ...
... Deloraine To ancient Riddel's fair domain , Where Aill , from mountains freed , Down from the lakes did raving come ; Each wave was crested with tawny foam , Like the mane of a chestnut steed . In vain ! no torrent , deep or broad ...
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... Deloraine make there ; Little recked he of the scene so fair . With dagger's hilt , on the wicket strong , He struck full loud , and struck full long . The porter hurried to the gate- " Who knocks so loud , and knocks so late ? " " From ...
... Deloraine make there ; Little recked he of the scene so fair . With dagger's hilt , on the wicket strong , He struck full loud , and struck full long . The porter hurried to the gate- " Who knocks so loud , and knocks so late ? " " From ...
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Walter Scott. I Bold Deloraine his errand said ; The porter bent his humble head ; With torch in hand , and feet unshod , And noiseless step , the path he trod ; The arched cloisters , far and wide , Rang to the warrior's clanking stride ...
Walter Scott. I Bold Deloraine his errand said ; The porter bent his humble head ; With torch in hand , and feet unshod , And noiseless step , the path he trod ; The arched cloisters , far and wide , Rang to the warrior's clanking stride ...
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... Deloraine , good at need , Against a foe ne'er spurred a steed ; Yet somewhat was he chilled with dread , And his hair did bristle upon his head . XVII . " Lo , Warrior ! now , the Cross of Red Points to the grave of the mighty dead ...
... Deloraine , good at need , Against a foe ne'er spurred a steed ; Yet somewhat was he chilled with dread , And his hair did bristle upon his head . XVII . " Lo , Warrior ! now , the Cross of Red Points to the grave of the mighty dead ...
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