The maid of Redenfayn, an allegory of two worlds, in three books: I The book of loves and dreams . The Book of Ambition and Grief. Hooted or cheered, as they were pained or pleased. A stately arch high oer each entry stood, Adorned with gilt, and colors flaming bright. And gaudy pictures of heroic deeds: Much as a circus doth its shows display. On one arch Peace, in snowy robes arrayed, A crown of olive leaves upon her head, Within her gentle hands parchment and pen, And at her feet full cornucopias. High oer the other arch, resplendent shone The god of war, in mail of glittering gold. With sw
The maid of Redenfayn, an allegory of two worlds, in three books: I The book of loves and dreams . The Book of Ambition and Grief. Hooted or cheered, as they were pained or pleased. A stately arch high oer each entry stood, Adorned with gilt, and colors flaming bright. And gaudy pictures of heroic deeds: Much as a circus doth its shows display. On one arch Peace, in snowy robes arrayed, A crown of olive leaves upon her head, Within her gentle hands parchment and pen, And at her feet full cornucopias. High oer the other arch, resplendent shone The god of war, in mail of glittering gold. With sword and spear whose blades like lightning flashed, And helm and shield that did the sun outshine. While at his side a mighty war-horse neighed. Crowds poured continuous through these dazzling gates, Disparaging the pains and snares ahead, Or like night moths bedazzled by the glare. Ofttimes her path the champions of Peace Would leave, and take the bloody trail of war, Which though more dangerous was not so long; But seldom crossed the champions of War To paths of peace. Beneath the flaming Mars The Youth rushed hopefully. A
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