PoemsA.J. Valpy, 1835 - 80 pages |
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Page 9
... sprung like a hawk on his snow - white steed ; And onward they went with unequall'd speed ; But before they could reach the altar - stone , They must pass the field where the fight had been won . Each stay'd the speed of his foaming ...
... sprung like a hawk on his snow - white steed ; And onward they went with unequall'd speed ; But before they could reach the altar - stone , They must pass the field where the fight had been won . Each stay'd the speed of his foaming ...
Page 21
... sprung of noble blood . Ochus , the son of that fell fratricide , Knew not in blood his father's hand was died ; Knew not that father was a homicide . Ochus was brave , and full of martial fire ; And would have well become a worthier ...
... sprung of noble blood . Ochus , the son of that fell fratricide , Knew not in blood his father's hand was died ; Knew not that father was a homicide . Ochus was brave , and full of martial fire ; And would have well become a worthier ...
Page 52
... sprung ; A band of Syrans fürw'd Xerxes on . There stood Antipater — his gallant band Of rebi Syrans rend their chieftain stand . Vange of rebels . " was bold Xerxes ' cry : Roving our sover ! " was the foe's reply . They fight while ...
... sprung ; A band of Syrans fürw'd Xerxes on . There stood Antipater — his gallant band Of rebi Syrans rend their chieftain stand . Vange of rebels . " was bold Xerxes ' cry : Roving our sover ! " was the foe's reply . They fight while ...
Page 52
... sprung ; A band of Syrians follow'd Xerxes on . There stood Antipater : —his gallant band Of rebel Syrians round their chieftain stand . 66 Vengeance on rebels ! " was bold Xerxes ' cry ; " Revenge our sovereign ! " was the foe's reply ...
... sprung ; A band of Syrians follow'd Xerxes on . There stood Antipater : —his gallant band Of rebel Syrians round their chieftain stand . 66 Vengeance on rebels ! " was bold Xerxes ' cry ; " Revenge our sovereign ! " was the foe's reply ...
Page 71
... sprung from off his throne , And his loud shouting call'd his warriors on . His turban'd chieftains loud repeat the word : Bright gleam'd Antipater's unsheathed sword ; And the fierce war - cry of the Egyptian land Rung , and re ...
... sprung from off his throne , And his loud shouting call'd his warriors on . His turban'd chieftains loud repeat the word : Bright gleam'd Antipater's unsheathed sword ; And the fierce war - cry of the Egyptian land Rung , and re ...
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