The Wild Knight and Other Poems by G. K. (Gilbert Keith) Chesterton
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OLIVE. But He is all too beautiful For us who only know of stars and flowers. The thing within is all too pure and fair, [_Shudders._] Too awful in its ancient innocence, For men to look upon it and not die; Ourselves would fade into those still white fires Of peace and mercy. [_Struggles with her voice._] There ... enough ... the law-- No flesh shall look upon the Lord and live. REDFEATHER [_sticking his sword in the ground_]. You are the bravest lady in the world. THE WILD KNIGHT [_dazed_]. May I not go within? REDFEATHER. Keep you the law-- |
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