Why didst thou praise my humble charms, And oh! then leave them to decay? Why didst thou win me to thy arms, Then leave to mourn the livelong day? " The village maidens of the plain Salute me lowly as they go; Envious they mark my silken train, Nor think... Kenilworth - Page ixby Walter Scott - 1836Full view - About this book
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...the live-long day ? " The village maidens of the plain - " Salute me lowly as they go ; .•.... m " Envious they mark my silken train, " Nor think a countess...for woe— " — To be content— than to be great. i % ? . " How far less blest am I than them ? " Daily to pine and waste with care ! <' Like the poor... | |
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...arms, Then leave to mourn the livelong day? ' The village maidens of the plain Salute me lowly as they go ; Envious they mark my silken train, Nor think...To be content — than to be great. ' How far less bless'd am I than them ! Daily to pine and waste with care ! Like the poor plant, that from its stem... | |
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