Fragments of Ancient Poetry by James MacPherson
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page 29 of 63 (46%)
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Connnal, many are the warriors of
Dargo! CONNAL. Bring me thy father's shield; the iron shield of Rinval; that shield like the full moon when it is darkened in the sky. CRIMORA. That shield I bring, O Connal; but it did not defend my father. By the spear of Gauror he fell. Thou mayst fall, O Connal! CONNAL. Fall indeed I may: But raise my tomb, Crimora. Some stones, a mound of earth, shall keep my memory. Though fair thou art, my love, as the light; more pleasant than the gale of the hill; yet I will not stay. Raise my tomb, Crimora. CRIMORA, Then give me those arms of light; |
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