The Poems of Ossian: To which are Prefixed a Preliminary Discourse and Dissertation on the Aera and Poems of OssianCrosby, 1862 - 492 pages |
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Page 190
... hill by night ; at intervals they darkly stand . Unequal bursts the hum of songs , between the roaring wind ! Broad ... hills , with echoing woods ; the ocean is rolling neur . My son looks on Agandecca , the daughter of Starno , whom ...
... hill by night ; at intervals they darkly stand . Unequal bursts the hum of songs , between the roaring wind ! Broad ... hills , with echoing woods ; the ocean is rolling neur . My son looks on Agandecca , the daughter of Starno , whom ...
Page 195
... race of kings ? Mist settles on these four dark hills within it let each warrior strike his shield . Spirits may descend in darkness , and mark us for the war . ' " They went each to his hill of mist . Bards CATH - LODA . 193.
... race of kings ? Mist settles on these four dark hills within it let each warrior strike his shield . Spirits may descend in darkness , and mark us for the war . ' " They went each to his hill of mist . Bards CATH - LODA . 193.
Page 197
... hill . The tra- veller sees them , through the twilight , from his lonely path . He thinks them the ghosts of the aged , forming future wars . Night came down on U - thorno . Still stood the chiefs in their grief . The blast whistled ...
... hill . The tra- veller sees them , through the twilight , from his lonely path . He thinks them the ghosts of the aged , forming future wars . Night came down on U - thorno . Still stood the chiefs in their grief . The blast whistled ...
Page 199
... hill . Upon Swaran's refusal , Starno undertakes the enter- prise himsel , is overcome and taken prisoner by Fingal . He us dismissed after a severe reprimand for his cruelty . WHENCE is the stream of years ? Whither do they roll along ...
... hill . Upon Swaran's refusal , Starno undertakes the enter- prise himsel , is overcome and taken prisoner by Fingal . He us dismissed after a severe reprimand for his cruelty . WHENCE is the stream of years ? Whither do they roll along ...
Page 201
... hill of night . Let thy spear pierce the king in secret ; like Annir , my soul shall rejoice . " Son of Annir , " said Swaran , " I shall not slay in shades : I move forth in light : the hawks rush from all their winds . They are wont ...
... hill of night . Let thy spear pierce the king in secret ; like Annir , my soul shall rejoice . " Son of Annir , " said Swaran , " I shall not slay in shades : I move forth in light : the hawks rush from all their winds . They are wont ...
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