 ... myrtle strewing Christians then burnt frankincense ; And a royal prize bestowing Bade the King the sports commence. At a shield with jewels flaming, Which aloft was seen to rise, All the Moors, their lances aiming, Strove in vain to win the prize....  Mistrust; or, Blanche and Osbright - Seite 135von Matthew Gregory Lewis - 1809Vollansicht - Über dieses Buch
 | Enos Bronson - 1810 - 456 Seiten
...ballads, the poetry of which is in general despicable. For instance: " Of the noise was well aware lie, In the dungeon's depth who lay; Holy cross and blessed Mary, Wherefore shout the Miiors to day ?" Again: •' Till with quick impatience glowing, "Vowed the king in angry speech, Till... | |
 | Joseph S. Moore - 1846 - 376 Seiten
...their lances aiming, Strove in vain to win the prize. From the lists with shame returning All confest their skill too weak ; Till with scorn and anger burning,...royal feet. Of the noise was well aware he, In the dungeon depth who lay : — ' Holy Cross and Blessed Mary, Wherefore shout the Moors to-day ? Does... | |
 | Joseph S. Moore - 1853 - 900 Seiten
...their lances aiming, Strove in vain to win the prize. From the lists with shame returning All confest their skill too weak ; Till with scorn and anger burning,...no breast shall babe complaining Man no bread shall dnre to eat,' Till some knight, the mark attaining, Lays it at my royal feet. Of the noise was well... | |
 | 1924 - 574 Seiten
...their lances aiming, Strove in vain to win the prize : From the lists with shame returning, All confest their skill too weak; Till, with scorn and anger burning,...dare to eat, Till some knight, the mark attaining, Lay it at my royal feet! » — Of the noise was well aware He, In the dungeon's depth who lay : —... | |
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