Author: Hitchin Acrostic Club
Publisher: Theclassics.Us
Published: 2013-09
Total Pages: 32
ISBN-13: 9781230283104
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This historic book may have numerous typos and missing text. Purchasers can usually download a free scanned copy of the original book (without typos) from the publisher. Not indexed. Not illustrated. 1868 edition. Excerpt: ... My second to achieve the feat did dare, My fourth and third will show us when and where. 1 A famous mountain range in eastern lands, Renowned for fragrant groves and warlike bands. 2 No word is this, but take for me Four from a five-fold company. 3 A skilful weapon, made of noose and string, That Indian huntsman cunningly can fling. 4 The hope of future years we now behold, Call them not boys or lads, they are too old. M. T. XXXVI. " Duncan fleech'd and Duncan pray'd Meg was deaf as Ailsa Craig, Ha, ha, the wooing oh't." " One walked between his wife and child, With measured footfall firm and mild. # * # # "The prudent partner of his blood, Leaned on him faithful, gentle, good." 1 " As idle as a painted ship Upon a painted ocean." 2 "Oh heavens! is it possible a young maid's wits Should be as mortal as an old man's life?" 3 " Every moment dies a man, Every moment one is born." 4 " Broad, and white, and polished as silver, On she goes under fruit-laden trees." 5 " On Afric's sunny shore thy white towers shine." 6 " Angel of wrath, why linger in mid air, While the devoted city's cry Louder and louder swells ! and canst thou spare Thy full-charged vials, standing by?" 7 " Then they praised him soft and low, Called him worthy to be loved, Truest friend, and noblest foe --" 8 " The house A haunt of brawling seamen once, but now Stiller, with yet a bed for wandering men." 9 " Wearing the white flower of a blameless life." M. J. L. XXXVII. 1 This angel told, in thrilling words, Of fearful war in heaven, 2 From whence, by His victorious arm, The rebel hosts were driven. 1 Madonnas, by this artist wrought, Excel in grace and feeling. 2 My last an artist dark and grand, His work the Sistine ceiling. 1 In Santa Croce, lit with tapers dim, The holy...
