Narrative poems on the Female Character in the various relations of life. By Mary Russell Mitford ... Vol. I |
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XIII.
Blanch must away. One last embrace,And of her lovely form no trace
Shall with the Queen remain.
She goes!—Was it the wind that sigh'd
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Was it the poplar's shade that dyed
The river's breast with dusky stain?
Or was it the dark Juan stole,
Foul listener! from the moon-light knoll?
Fain would the Queen his thought descry;
But, though mistrust lurk'd in his eye,
His every word was courtesy.
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