The Poetical Works of H.W. LongfellowT. Nelson and Sons, 1858 - 371 pages |
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Page 9
... Sweet was her breath as the breath of kine that feed in the meadows . When in the harvest heat she bore to the reapers at noon - tide Flagons of home - brewed ale , ah ! fair in sooth was the maiden . Fairer was she when , on Sunday ...
... Sweet was her breath as the breath of kine that feed in the meadows . When in the harvest heat she bore to the reapers at noon - tide Flagons of home - brewed ale , ah ! fair in sooth was the maiden . Fairer was she when , on Sunday ...
Page 15
... sweet good - night on the door - step Lingered long in Evangeline's heart , and filled it with gladness . Carefully then were covered the embers that glowed on the hearthstone , And on the oaken stairs resounded the tread of the farmer ...
... sweet good - night on the door - step Lingered long in Evangeline's heart , and filled it with gladness . Carefully then were covered the embers that glowed on the hearthstone , And on the oaken stairs resounded the tread of the farmer ...
Page 20
... Sweet was the moist still air with the odour of milk from their udders ; Lowing they waited , and long , at the well - known bars of the farm - yard , - Waited and looked in vain for the voice and the hand of the milkmaid . Silence ...
... Sweet was the moist still air with the odour of milk from their udders ; Lowing they waited , and long , at the well - known bars of the farm - yard , - Waited and looked in vain for the voice and the hand of the milkmaid . Silence ...
Page 27
... sweet and far through the still damp air of the evening . Suddenly out of the grass the long white horns of the cattle Rose like flakes of foam on the adverse currents of ocean . Silent a moment they gazed , then bellowing rushed o'er ...
... sweet and far through the still damp air of the evening . Suddenly out of the grass the long white horns of the cattle Rose like flakes of foam on the adverse currents of ocean . Silent a moment they gazed , then bellowing rushed o'er ...
Page 28
... sweet Natchitoches tobacco , Thus he spake to his guests , who listened , and smiled as they listened : - " Welcome once more , my friends , who so long have been friendless and homeless , Welcome once more to a home , that is better ...
... sweet Natchitoches tobacco , Thus he spake to his guests , who listened , and smiled as they listened : - " Welcome once more , my friends , who so long have been friendless and homeless , Welcome once more to a home , that is better ...
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