The maid of Redenfayn, an allegory of two worlds, in three books: I The book of loves and dreams . The Maid dreams of Legions Ieturn. Of hope or truth the Laurel Leaves said nought, Nought of that Angel, or that white sea-dove; And what herein of these is pictured forth The Scribe did from the Myrtle Leaves obtain, Or his imagination filled their place. The last lines of the Laurel Leaves portrayed The vulture of despair about to strike Into the Maidens heart his poisonous claws, While just below an awful chasm yawned Wherein were demons waiting for their prey. fI I II.

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