Zóphiël ; or, the bride of seven | ||
XXXIII.
She ceased, and now, in palace bade to stay,
Awaits the royal pleasure; but no more,
Though strictly watched and guarded all the day,
To that stern warrior's threats was given o'er,—
Awaits the royal pleasure; but no more,
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To that stern warrior's threats was given o'er,—
Dark Philomars, strong in his country's cause;
But harder than his battle-helm his heart:
Born while his father fought, and nursed in wars,
Pillage and fire his sports, to kill his only art.
But harder than his battle-helm his heart:
Born while his father fought, and nursed in wars,
Pillage and fire his sports, to kill his only art.
Zóphiël ; or, the bride of seven | ||