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In the romantic drama of Adelmorn, the outlaw. First performed at Drury Lane theatre on Monday, May 4, 1801. [by M. G. Lewis] The overture and music entirely new, composed by Mr. Kelly

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[WHAT detains him? Ah! why stays he?]

ORRILA.

WHAT detains him? Ah! why stays he?
Glow-worms, guide his footsteps here!

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'Midst what dells and dingles strays he?
Friendly moon, my pilgrim cheer!
Lo! where gleam yon lights deluding,
Oft the Fire-king walks the round;
Fogs and vapours there hang brooding,
Bid him shun the fatal ground!
What detains, &c.
Where the serpent lurks discover,
Warn him where the pit-fall lies;
Let not danger harm a lover,
Who with faithful passion sighs.
What detains, &c.