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The Poetical Works of the Ettrick Shepherd; Including the Queen's Wake, Pilgrims of the Sun, Mador of the Moor, Mountain Bard,

The Poetical Works of the Ettrick Shepherd; Including the Queen's Wake, Pilgrims of the Sun, Mador of the Moor, Mountain Bard,

The Poetical Works of the Ettrick Shepherd; Including the Queen's Wake, Pilgrims of the Sun, Mador of the Moor, Mountain Bard, &C., &C.cProfessor James Hogg
The Poetical Works of the Ettrick Shepherd; Including the Queen's Wake, Pilgrims of the Sun, Mador of the Moor, Mountain Bard, &C., &C
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Author: Professor James Hogg
Page Count: 72 pages
Published Date: 16 May 2012
Publisher: Rarebooksclub.com
Publication Country: Miami Fl, United States
Language: English
ISBN: 9781235973895
File size: 32 Mb
Download Link: The Poetical Works of the Ettrick Shepherd; Including the Queen's Wake, Pilgrims of the Sun, Mador of the Moor, Mountain Bard, &C., &C
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This historic book may have numerous typos and missing text. Purchasers can download a free scanned copy of the original book (without typos) from the publisher. Not indexed. Not illustrated. 1838 Excerpt: ...paths are to be trod, For darker doings are abroad; And secrets strange are on the wing, Which you must list, and I must sing. King Eric sat conceal'd, and free Of woman's importunity, And to the nobles of his land Pass'd round the cup with ready hand; When, lo! the captain of the ward Brought in a stranger under guard!--" My liege, here is a churlish wight, Who craves admission to your sight; But neither will his name disclose, Nor whether of our friend or foes; But so important is his suit, He will no other tongue depute."--" Ay, captain; doubtless one of those, Who, thrusting his officious nose Vol. III. u Into the affairs of other men, Presumes their notice to obtain--Speak out, intruder--say at once Thy name, thy business, and from whence? If thou'rt a cotquean, by my soul, I'll split thy pruriginious noul!"--" My name, or business, few shall hear; They're for King Eric's private ear. If thou art he, I deem it fit That these gruff carles, who round thee sit, Should be dismiss'd; for I have theme Of which you could not even dream--It is so base. Perhaps I'll sue For matters touching maidens too: Thafs as I choose; but must request Your private ear, if so you list."--" It is not difficult to guess, From thy presuming sauciness, From whom thou comest; but perchance Thy errand thou shalt miss for once. Drag forth the knave without the line; This is no business hour of mine."--The captain seized the plaided breast Of this austere and stubborn guest; But better had his hand withheld--The stranger's haughty blood rebell'd: He aim'd a blow so fierce and full On that rude captain's burly skull, That down he dropp'd with growlings deep, Mumbling out oaths as in a sleep.--" Curse on thy petulance and thee!" The st...

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