 Seemed to have known a better day; The harp, his sole remaining joy, Was carried by an orphan boy. The last of all the bards was he, Who sung of Border chivalry. For, well-a-day! their date was fled, His tuneful brethren all were dead ; •And he, neglected...  The Madras University Calendar - Page clxxxiby University of Madras - 1876Full view - About this book
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...lyre," in the opening of one of the finest poems in the English language — The day was long, the night was cold, The minstrel was infirm and old, His wither'd cheek and tresses gray Secm'd to have known a better day ; The harp, his sole remaining joy, Was carried by an orphan boy... | |
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