Bob-Thin Or the poorhouse fugitive: By W. J. Linton: Illustrated by T. Sibson-- W. B. Scott-- E. Duncan-- W. J. Linton |
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The wrestlers take, and face to face
Stand lock'd, till, for the strong embrace
Incompetent, the overthrown
Measures the soft turf; and a crown
Of fragrance, and loud-clapping palms,
Reward the victor; while kind alms
Of great forbearance wreathe the fallen-down.
Stand lock'd, till, for the strong embrace
Incompetent, the overthrown
Measures the soft turf; and a crown
Of fragrance, and loud-clapping palms,
Reward the victor; while kind alms
Of great forbearance wreathe the fallen-down.
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