The maid of Redenfayn, an allegory of two worlds, in three books: I The book of loves and dreams . gel mother was I best it seemed that I away should go. Then told he of the stranded boat he found. And how it seemed just sent to take him hence. I loved you so of it I dared not tell. For fear my love when added unto yours Would start a fiame that neither could control; If then I left that grief your heart would break, Or craze your brain: Ive read of such in books. Respect and love for you, respect for self. My mothers memory, and the holy Church, The fear of God, the dread of huma
The maid of Redenfayn, an allegory of two worlds, in three books: I The book of loves and dreams . gel mother was I best it seemed that I away should go. Then told he of the stranded boat he found. And how it seemed just sent to take him hence. I loved you so of it I dared not tell. For fear my love when added unto yours Would start a fiame that neither could control; If then I left that grief your heart would break, Or craze your brain: Ive read of such in books. Respect and love for you, respect for self. My mothers memory, and the holy Church, The fear of God, the dread of human law. Pride in my name, which stain had never known,— All these combined to force me from your side Before by word or act too far Id gone. Grief I could stand, dishonor never could. A Legions heart dishonor cannot hold: Should it once enter quick that heart would break. Two paths before me stretched, both thick with thorns: One downward led to pleasure and disgrace. One upward led to grief, perhaps to fame: This one I chose. The Legions so are made To see whats right and do it are the
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