The poetical works of George MacDonald in two volumes — Volume 1 by George MacDonald
page 81 of 599 (13%)
page 81 of 599 (13%)
![]() | ![]() |
|
|
There is no spirit--save what's born of words!
Words are the bonds that of two souls make one! Words the security of heart to heart! God, make me patient! God, I pray thee, God! _Lilia_ (_not heeding him_). Besides, we dare not; you would find the dungeon Gave late repentance; I should weep away My life within a convent. _Julian_. Come to England, To England, Lilia. _Lilia_. Men would point, and say: _There go the monk and his wife_; if they, in truth, Called me not by a harder name than that. _Julian_. There are no monks in England. _Lilia_. But will that Make right what's wrong? _Julian_. Did I say so, my Lilia? I answered but your last objections thus; |
|


