Woodstock; or, the Cavalier by Sir Walter Scott
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All men (except the glasier)
Doe grumble. Once in the likenesse of woman, Of stature much above the common, 'Twas seene, but spak a word to no man, And vanish'd. 'Tis thought the ghost of some good wife Whose husband was depriv'd of life, Her children cheated, land in strife She banist. No man can tell the cause of these So wondrous dreadful outrages; Yet if upon your sinne you please To discant, You'le find our actions out-doe hell's; O wring your hands and cease the bells, Repentance must, or nothing else Appease can't. No. II. THE JUST DEVIL OF WOODSTOCK; |
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