Twelve Centuries of English Poetry and Prose1910 |
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Page 65
... speak his own language , calling an oxen in the plough such words as men speak to beasts in his own coun- try ; whereof he had great marvel , for he knew not how it might be . But I say that he had gone so long by land and by sea , that ...
... speak his own language , calling an oxen in the plough such words as men speak to beasts in his own coun- try ; whereof he had great marvel , for he knew not how it might be . But I say that he had gone so long by land and by sea , that ...
Page 67
... speak properly . For I was not there . It is far beyond . And that forthinketh me . And also I was not worthy . But as I have heard say ofs wise men beyond , I shall tell you with good will . 1 where 2 first 3 related 4 from nothing ...
... speak properly . For I was not there . It is far beyond . And that forthinketh me . And also I was not worthy . But as I have heard say ofs wise men beyond , I shall tell you with good will . 1 where 2 first 3 related 4 from nothing ...
Page 77
... before 7 swam in over their hats ( so to speak ) 8 combs * Our text of this vigorous ballad follows the ad mirable combination made by Professor F. B. Gummere from various versions . Forsters , 2 ' Ye'll busk1 , ye'll busk my BALLADS 77.
... before 7 swam in over their hats ( so to speak ) 8 combs * Our text of this vigorous ballad follows the ad mirable combination made by Professor F. B. Gummere from various versions . Forsters , 2 ' Ye'll busk1 , ye'll busk my BALLADS 77.
Page 95
... speak with her good Grace of divers matters , among the which I let her Highness have knowledge of the foresaid beginning of this work , which5 anon commanded me to show the said five or six quires to her said Grace ; and when she had ...
... speak with her good Grace of divers matters , among the which I let her Highness have knowledge of the foresaid beginning of this work , which5 anon commanded me to show the said five or six quires to her said Grace ; and when she had ...
Page 99
... speak ye fair to her that she will give you that sword . Anon withal came the damosel unto Arthur , and saluted him , and he her again . Damosel , said Arthur , what sword is that , that yonder the arm holdeth above the water ? I would ...
... speak ye fair to her that she will give you that sword . Anon withal came the damosel unto Arthur , and saluted him , and he her again . Damosel , said Arthur , what sword is that , that yonder the arm holdeth above the water ? I would ...
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