Wilson's Tales of the Borders, and of Scotland: Historical, Traditionary, and Imaginative, Volumes 9-10W. Scott, 1888 |
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... Helen's eyes ; but Mary of the Lee was now forgotten . " There is a time and a place for all things " but love , whose rule is general over the flowery lee and the green grave , the mid - day hour and the dreary key - stone of night's ...
... Helen's eyes ; but Mary of the Lee was now forgotten . " There is a time and a place for all things " but love , whose rule is general over the flowery lee and the green grave , the mid - day hour and the dreary key - stone of night's ...
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... Helen , " replied the other , " the treachery disappears , and a father and mother's love will not die under the passing cloud of a little anger . Think of our bliss , love ! Did hope never bring courage to your tongue , Helen ? Ah ...
... Helen , " replied the other , " the treachery disappears , and a father and mother's love will not die under the passing cloud of a little anger . Think of our bliss , love ! Did hope never bring courage to your tongue , Helen ? Ah ...
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... Helen's body was as cold as that of those who lay beneath . " O Helen fair beyond compare , I'll mak a garland of thy hair , Shall bind my heart for evermair Until the day I dee . " Such is the story of Helen Bell , a subject that has ...
... Helen's body was as cold as that of those who lay beneath . " O Helen fair beyond compare , I'll mak a garland of thy hair , Shall bind my heart for evermair Until the day I dee . " Such is the story of Helen Bell , a subject that has ...
Contents
John Mackay Wilson | 1 |
THE LEGEND OF FAIR HELEN OF KIRCONNEL | 23 |
THE ROMANCE OF THE SIEGE OF PERTH Alexander Leighton | 34 |
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