But the Consul's brow was sad, And the Consul's speech was low, And darkly looked he at the wall, And darkly at the foe. " Their van will be upon us Before the bridge goes down; And if they once may win the bridge. What hope to save the town... The New Speaker. With an Essay on Elocution - Page 135by John Connery - 1861 - 395 pagesFull view - About this book
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