 The village maidens of the plain Salute me lowly as they go; Envious they mark my silken train, Nor think a Countess can have woe. "The simple nymphs! they little know How far more happy 's their estate; To smile for joy than sigh for woe — To be content...  Waverley Novels - Seite 6von Walter Scott - 1853Vollansicht - Über dieses Buch
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...then leave me to decay ? Why didst thou win me to thy arms, Then leave me mourn the livelong day ? Envious they mark my silken train, Nor think a countess can have woe. " The simple nymphs ! they little know How far more happy 's their estate ; To smile for joy —... | |
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