 Looking tranquillity ! It strikes an awe And terror on my aching sight; the tombs And monumental caves of death look cold, And shoot a dullness to my trembling heart. Give me thy hand, and let me hear thy voice; Nay, quickly speak to me, and let me hear...  Hawkwood, a romance of Italy - Page 134by sir John Hawkwood - 1840Full view - About this book
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