Early English Poetry, Ballads, and Popular Literature of the Middle Ages, Volume 17Johnson Reprint Corporation, 1965 - English literature |
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... fire , or light , and hence elfin land may mean a bright abode , —a land of light . " 6 a land of light , Withouten sun , a moon , or night , Where the river swa'd a living stream , And the light a pure celestial beam ; The land of ...
... fire , or light , and hence elfin land may mean a bright abode , —a land of light . " 6 a land of light , Withouten sun , a moon , or night , Where the river swa'd a living stream , And the light a pure celestial beam ; The land of ...
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... fire ; Nor triumph o'er the reign Which they so soon resign ; In this world weigh the gain , Insurance safe is thine . Dost think life's peace secure In houses and in land ? Go , read the fairy lure To twist a cord of sand , Lodge ...
... fire ; Nor triumph o'er the reign Which they so soon resign ; In this world weigh the gain , Insurance safe is thine . Dost think life's peace secure In houses and in land ? Go , read the fairy lure To twist a cord of sand , Lodge ...
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... fire , Put your hand in your pocket , ' tis all we desire ; Put your hand in your pocket , and pull out your purse , And give us a trifle , -you'll not be much worse . [ Here follows a dance , and this is generally succeeded by a dia ...
... fire , Put your hand in your pocket , ' tis all we desire ; Put your hand in your pocket , and pull out your purse , And give us a trifle , -you'll not be much worse . [ Here follows a dance , and this is generally succeeded by a dia ...
Contents
King James I and the Tinkler | 12 |
The Keach i the Creel | 13 |
The Merry Broomfield or the Westcountry Wager | 14 |
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