The Landlord ended thus his tale,
Then rising took down from its nail
The sword that hung there, dim with dust
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'This sword was in the fight.' The Poet seized it, and exclaimed, 'It is the sword of a good knight, Though homespun was his coat-of-mail; very good poem. tony
And lisp of leaves, and fountain's fall, And her own voice more sweet than all, Telling the tale, which, wanting these, Perchance may lose its power to please.' a taste of bygone days of old. tony