The Portfolio of Entertaining
The Portfolio of Entertaining
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Author: Books Group
Number of Pages: 326 pages
Published Date: 01 Mar 2012
Publisher: Rarebooksclub.com
Publication Country: Miami Fl, United States
Language: Englishhttps://d4rri9bdfuube.cloudfront.net/assets/images/book/large/9781/1305/9781130505122.jpg
Type: Pdf
ISBN: 9781130067125
File size: 25 Mb
File Name: The.Portfolio.of.Entertaining.&.Instructive.Varieties.in.History,.Literature,.Fine.Arts,.Etc..Volume.4.pdf
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This historic book may have numerous typos and missing text. Purchasers can download a free scanned copy of the original book (without typos) from the publisher. Not indexed. Not illustrated. 1825 Excerpt: ...tbe stone, The hooded serpent round it see, That symbol of eternity: These emblems mark the fatal site Of India's most abhorred rite. I faiu the mournful tale would trace, That hallows this deserted place. Faire-t of all tbe nymphs who slray'd On the Toombudra's banks, was Zaide: Her form in elegance might vie With Sculpture s fairest symmetry; And on her cheek her every thought, In changeful hue was plainly wrought; While in her dark and piercing eye, Were mingl'd love and dignity. She was bethrothed, in youth, to one, Whose valiant deeds her love had won: They were of Noble caste--of those Who listen to the Veda's laws; And when a lew more days had flown, He was to call the maid his own: But ere that hour, the sound of war, The din of arms, was heard from far; Then be must take the glittering spear, And in the foremost ranks appear. The bright sun's beams arc shining clear On helmet, spear, aud scymetar; The signal note is pealing loud, Yet Ahmed lingers in the crowd; His last farewell he has not said, Nor calmed the terrors of bis maid: He tells her, that he only goes To ride triumphant o'er her foes; And that, this one short danger o'er, He shall return to part no more. She listens to bis soothing tale, But in her eye, and cheek so pale, ' No answering belief is seen, --Despair is iu her look and mien. The armed ranks are marching past, And Ahmed must not be the last; He may not, dare not, longer stay; il Once more farewell,"--away--away: But fr-Jra -lBt kosfr, Itei' womanride, And bridal pomp, were laid aside; She fear'd he WbuMtl'rWWn uo more, And sorrow's-garb sbc only troYe. That is tire note of victory! stud Ahmed rissetwro'd to see The anguish in his /tilde's eye. He is return'd--bat 'tis'to die. iwremost'in every faring strife, ...
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The Portfolio of Entertaining & Instructive Varieties in History, Literature, Fine Arts, Etc. Volume 4 by Books Group
Author: Books Group
Number of Pages: 326 pages
Published Date: 01 Mar 2012
Publisher: Rarebooksclub.com
Publication Country: Miami Fl, United States
Language: Englishhttps://d4rri9bdfuube.cloudfront.net/assets/images/book/large/9781/1305/9781130505122.jpg
Type: Pdf
ISBN: 9781130067125
File size: 25 Mb
File Name: The.Portfolio.of.Entertaining.&.Instructive.Varieties.in.History,.Literature,.Fine.Arts,.Etc..Volume.4.pdf
Download Link: The Portfolio of Entertaining & Instructive Varieties in History, Literature, Fine Arts, Etc. Volume 4
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This historic book may have numerous typos and missing text. Purchasers can download a free scanned copy of the original book (without typos) from the publisher. Not indexed. Not illustrated. 1825 Excerpt: ...tbe stone, The hooded serpent round it see, That symbol of eternity: These emblems mark the fatal site Of India's most abhorred rite. I faiu the mournful tale would trace, That hallows this deserted place. Faire-t of all tbe nymphs who slray'd On the Toombudra's banks, was Zaide: Her form in elegance might vie With Sculpture s fairest symmetry; And on her cheek her every thought, In changeful hue was plainly wrought; While in her dark and piercing eye, Were mingl'd love and dignity. She was bethrothed, in youth, to one, Whose valiant deeds her love had won: They were of Noble caste--of those Who listen to the Veda's laws; And when a lew more days had flown, He was to call the maid his own: But ere that hour, the sound of war, The din of arms, was heard from far; Then be must take the glittering spear, And in the foremost ranks appear. The bright sun's beams arc shining clear On helmet, spear, aud scymetar; The signal note is pealing loud, Yet Ahmed lingers in the crowd; His last farewell he has not said, Nor calmed the terrors of bis maid: He tells her, that he only goes To ride triumphant o'er her foes; And that, this one short danger o'er, He shall return to part no more. She listens to bis soothing tale, But in her eye, and cheek so pale, ' No answering belief is seen, --Despair is iu her look and mien. The armed ranks are marching past, And Ahmed must not be the last; He may not, dare not, longer stay; il Once more farewell,"--away--away: But fr-Jra -lBt kosfr, Itei' womanride, And bridal pomp, were laid aside; She fear'd he WbuMtl'rWWn uo more, And sorrow's-garb sbc only troYe. That is tire note of victory! stud Ahmed rissetwro'd to see The anguish in his /tilde's eye. He is return'd--bat 'tis'to die. iwremost'in every faring strife, ...
Read online The Portfolio of Entertaining & Instructive Varieties in History, Literature, Fine Arts, Etc. Volume 4 Buy The Portfolio of Entertaining & Instructive Varieties in History, Literature, Fine Arts, Etc. Volume 4 Download The Portfolio of Entertaining & Instructive Varieties in History, Literature, Fine Arts, Etc. Volume 4 for pc, mac, kindle, readers Download to iPad/iPhone/iOS, B&N nook The Portfolio of Entertaining & Instructive Varieties in History, Literature, Fine Arts, Etc. Volume 4