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
Glad ... 1815.
[145] 1837.
... be not ... 1815.
[146] 1837.
... beauteous ... 1815.
[147] 1837.
Then Francis answered fervently,
"If God so will, the same shall be." 1815.
[148] 1837.
Immediately, this solemn word 1815.
[149] 1837.
... had reached the door,
The Banner which a Soldier bore,
One marshalled thus with base intent
That he in scorn might go before,
And, holding up this monument, 1815.
[150] 1837.
... that were round 1815.
[151] 1837.
This insult, and the Banner saved,
That moment, from among the tide 1815.
[152] 1837.
Bore unobserved ... 1815.
[153] 1820.
... to encourage ... 1815.
[154] 1837.
"Yet, yet in this affliction," said
The old Man to the silent Maid,
"Yet, Lady! heaven is good--the night
Shews yet a Star which is most bright; 1815.
[155] 1837.
Why comes not Francis?--Joyful chear
In that parental gratulation,
And glow of righteous indignation,
Went with him from the doleful City:--
He fled--yet in his flight could hear
The death-sound of the Minster-bell; 1815.
[156] 1837.
With motion fleet as winged Dove; 1815.
... as a wingèd Dove; 1832.
[157] 1837.
An Angel-guest, should he appear. 1815.
[158] 1837.
Along the plain of York he passed;
The Banner-staff was in his hand,
The Imagery concealed from sight,
And cross the expanse, in open flight,
Reckless of what impels or leads,
Unchecked he hurries on;--nor heeds
The sorrow of the Villages;
From the triumphant cruelties 1815.
Spread by triumphant cruelties 1827.
The sorrow through the Villages, 1832.
[159] 1827.
And punishment without remorse,
Unchecked he journies--under law
Of inward occupation strong;
And the first ... 1815.
[160] 1837.
... did he maintain
Within himself, and found no rest;
Calm liberty he could not gain;
And yet the service was unblest. 1815.
[161] 1820.
Raised self-suspicion which was strong,
Swaying the brave Man to his wrong: 1815.
[162] 1837.
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