. Ballads of bravery. j»ER arms across her breast she laid; She was more fair than words can say;Barefooted came the beggar maidBefore the king robe and crown the king stept down To meet and greet her on her is no wonder, said the lords, She is more beautiful than day. As shines the moon in clouded skies, She in her poor attire was seen;One praised her ankles, one her eyes. One her dark hair and lovesome sweet a face, such angel grace, In all that land had never been •Cophetua sware a royal oath, — This beggar maid shall be my

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