. Wordsworth for the young; selections with an introduction for parents and teachers . 58 THE BLIND HIGHLAND And of those tales, whateer they were,The blind Boy always had his share;Whether of mighty towns, or valesWith warmer suns and softer gales,Or wonders of the Deep. Yet more it pleased him, more it stirredWhen from ibhe water-side he heardThe shouting, and the jolly cheers;The bustle of the mariners In stillness or in storm. THE BLIND HIGHLAND BOY. 59 But what do his desires avail ?For he must never handle sail;Nor mount the mast, nor row, nor floatIn sailors ship, or fishers boat,

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. Wordsworth for the young; selections with an introduction for parents and teachers . 58 THE BLIND HIGHLAND And of those tales, whateer they were,The blind Boy always had his share;Whether of mighty towns, or valesWith warmer suns and softer gales,Or wonders of the Deep. Yet more it pleased him, more it stirredWhen from ibhe water-side he heardThe shouting, and the jolly cheers;The bustle of the mariners In stillness or in storm. THE BLIND HIGHLAND BOY. 59 But what do his desires avail ?For he must never handle sail;Nor mount the mast, nor row, nor floatIn sailors ship, or fishers boat,Upon the rocking waves.

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