The Poetical Works of William Wordsworth — Volume 4 (of 8)Wordsworth, William
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The Poetical Works of William Wordsworth — Volume 4 (of 8)
Wordsworth, William
English poetry -- 18th century; English poetry -- 19th century
Had ... 1815.
[105] 1837.
The same fair Creature which was nigh
Feeding in tranquillity,
When Francis uttered to the Maid 1815.
... who was nigh 1820.
[106] Lines 40-43 were added in 1837.
[107] 1836.
But where at this still hour is she,
The consecrated Emily?
Even while I speak, behold the Maid
Emerging from the cedar shade 1815.
[108] In the editions of 1815 to 1832, the paragraph ends with
this line. The remaining nine lines in these editions are added to the
following paragraph.
[109] 1837.
Yet the meek Creature was not free,
Erewhile, from some perplexity:
For thrice hath she approached, this day,
The thought-bewildered Emily;
Endeavouring, in her gentle way,
Some smile or look of love to gain,--
Encouragement to sport or play;
Attempts which by the unhappy Maid
Have all been slighted or gainsaid. 1815.
[110] 1837.
--O welcome to the viewless breeze!
'Tis fraught with acceptable feeling,
And instantaneous sympathies
Into the Sufferer's bosom stealing;--
Ere she hath reached yon rustic Shed 1815.
Yet is she soothed: the viewless breeze
Comes fraught with kindlier sympathies:
Ere she hath reached yon rustic Shed 1827.
Ere she had reached ... 1832.
[111] 1837.
Revives ... 1815.
[112] 1837.
... --'tis that bless'd Saint 1815.
[113] 1837.
Thou Spirit ... 1815.
[114] 1837.
Descend on Francis:--through the air
Of this sad earth to him repair,
Speak to him with a voice, and say,
"That he must cast despair away!" 1815.
[115] _Italics_ and capitals were first used in the edition of 1820.
[116] 1837.
--She knows, she feels it, and is cheared;
At least her present pangs are checked. 1815.
[117] 1837.
--And now an ancient Man appeared,
Approaching her with grave respect.
Down the smooth walk which then she trod
He paced along the silent sod,
And greeting her thus gently spake, 1815.
--But now ... 1827.
[118] 1837.
In friendship;--go--from him--from me--
Strive to avert this misery. 1815.
[119] 1837.
--If prudence offer help or aid,
On _you_ is no restriction laid; 1815.
[120] 1837.
"Hope," said the Sufferer's zealous Friend,
"Must not forsake us till the end.-- 1815.
[121] 1837.
... may have the skill ... 1815.
[122] 1837.
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