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The poetical works of John Nicholson

... Carefully edited from the original editions, with additional notes and a sketch of his life and writings. By W. G. Hird
Nicholson, John (1790-1843)
 
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POEMS.
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Lyrical and Descriptive Poems.
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Moral and Religious Poems.
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Love Poetry.
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Miscellaneous Poems.

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The monster dead, the valleys rung with praise,
In louder shouts than those of modern days;
Then from this dreaded powerful beast of prey,
With Clifford's sword, the head was cut away:
Then vassal, tenant, shepherd, lord and knight,
To Barden haste to spend the festive night.
Whate'er great Clifford's table could afford,
Was then enjoyed by vassal, knight and lord;
Then o'er old Barden Bridge young Clifford led
His comrades, shouting, with the monster's head.
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