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SONG OF THE RUNIC BARD.
THE POWER OF MUSIC IS THUS HYPERBOLICALLY COMMEMORATED BY ONE OF THE RUNIC BARDS.
“I know a Song—by which I soften and enchant the arms of my enemies, and render their weapons of no effect.”
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“I know a Song—which I need only to sing when men have loaded me with bonds; for the moment I sing it, my chains fall in pieces, and I walk forth in liberty.”
“I know a Song—useful to all mankind; for as soon as hatred inflames the sons of men, the moment I sing it, they are appeased.”
“I know a Song—of such virtue, that were I caught in a storm, I can hush the winds, and render the air perfectly calm.”
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