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Narrative poems on the Female Character

in the various relations of life. By Mary Russell Mitford ... Vol. I
Mitford, Mary Russell (1787-1855)
  
[dedication]

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BLANCH;
  
Introduction.
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CANTO I.
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CANTO II.
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CANTO III.
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CANTO IV.
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THE RIVAL SISTERS;

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X.

All sounds were hush'd within the halls;
Through the high towers no echo fell,
Save where the weary centinel
Pac'd slowly round the palace walls.
And lull'd in slumber's soft repose
Brave knights and lovely ladies lay;
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Sleep could Grief's dewy eye-lids close,
Could chase away pale Envy's woes,
And young Ambition's throb delay.
One only passion spurn'd his power;
'Twas happy Love alone!
One maiden counted ev'ry hour,
One knight watch'd that fair maiden's bower,
And soon to Beauty's loveliest flower,
He woke Love's sweetest tone.
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