The Golden FleeceT. Nelson and Sons, 1871 - 131 pages |
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Page 9 - Thus artists melt the sullen ore of lead, With heaping coals of fire upon its head; In the kind warmth the metal learns to glow, And, loose from dross, the silver runs below.
Page 37 - Wherefore, light bird, art thou bearing Twig and moss to yonder tree ? For the home that I am rearing, High from earth, as Love's should be. " If thus rudely I begin it, Love itself completes the nest, And the downy softness in it Comes, 0 lover, from the breast.