The maid of Redenfayn, an allegory of two worlds, in three books: I The book of loves and dreams . s your bride,And happy may you both forever be!Then ecstasy, in letters large and bright,On Margies beaming face her autographWrote plain and beautiful: so read the Leaves. Then three loud blasts a trumpeter did blow. And proclamation made of knighthoods law. The King his sword unsheathed,— a royal blade; On one knee Legion knelt, with head bowed low. Pale Margie turned, and smiled most dubiously. Within her heart not sure what might be done. The King with sternness raised his glittering blade, A
The maid of Redenfayn, an allegory of two worlds, in three books: I The book of loves and dreams . s your bride,And happy may you both forever be!Then ecstasy, in letters large and bright,On Margies beaming face her autographWrote plain and beautiful: so read the Leaves. Then three loud blasts a trumpeter did blow. And proclamation made of knighthoods law. The King his sword unsheathed,— a royal blade; On one knee Legion knelt, with head bowed low. Pale Margie turned, and smiled most dubiously. Within her heart not sure what might be done. The King with sternness raised his glittering blade, As though a deadly blow to strike, but down On Legions back gently the stroke let fall. Arise, Sir Knight! the King with smiles exclaimed. Then blowed the trumpets and played all the bands, While through the hall resounded loud applause. When Legion rose on him a sword was girt. And shining spurs: a Knight Sir Legion was: At last his dream of glory all fulfilled. The Kings jester to all gave great young and old, the foolish and the bells and lute in every hall were II I Ii! i! I Ii! I
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