English Masterpieces, Volume 1P. Owen, 1957 - English literature |
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... o'er the surging waves . High on the shore , the Scylding coast - guard Saw from the cliff where he kept his watch , Glittering shields o'er the gunwale carried , Polished weapons . It puzzled him sore , He wondered in mind who the men ...
... o'er the surging waves . High on the shore , the Scylding coast - guard Saw from the cliff where he kept his watch , Glittering shields o'er the gunwale carried , Polished weapons . It puzzled him sore , He wondered in mind who the men ...
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... o'er with zeal . Thus they their doubtful consultations dark Ended , rejoicing in their matchless Chief : As , when from mountain - tops the dusky clouds Ascending , while the North - wind sleeps , o'er - spread Heaven's cheerful face ...
... o'er with zeal . Thus they their doubtful consultations dark Ended , rejoicing in their matchless Chief : As , when from mountain - tops the dusky clouds Ascending , while the North - wind sleeps , o'er - spread Heaven's cheerful face ...
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... o'er the enlivening blaze , and taleful there Recounts his simple frolic : much he talks , And much he laughs , nor recks the storm that blows Without , and rattles on his humble roof . Wide o'er the brim , with many a torrent swelled ...
... o'er the enlivening blaze , and taleful there Recounts his simple frolic : much he talks , And much he laughs , nor recks the storm that blows Without , and rattles on his humble roof . Wide o'er the brim , with many a torrent swelled ...
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