Pictures of the Past Or Rhythmical Recollections of a Foreign Tour to Which a
Pictures of the Past Or Rhythmical Recollections of a Foreign Tour to Which a
Rose E Thackeray
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what did I see ! A playful colt of dappled grey, Swayed over on one side ; Kick'd his friend, a high-bred bay, His master's pet and pride ! Then followed terror ! soothing word Fell useless in that hour ; There was no outer rail or cord To restrain the horses' power. 76 PICTURES OF THE PAST. A second passed, then came a shriek ; The punt turned on one side, And men and horses, strong or weak, Were plunged into the tide ! Then came life's struggle ! — the proud steeds Forgot their masters kind ;... They got entangled in the weeds, A speedy death to find ! The 'cumbered swimmer strove in vain To reach the turf bound shore ; Threw up his arms with cry of pain, Then sank to rise no more. But on the bottom of the boat Scrambled three half-drowned men ; Others awhile were kept afloat. Till aid had rescued them. ^ fljf ^F ^ ^ A lady chats in yonder hall, Gay friends around her sit ; They talk of an approaching ball. With merry laugh and wit. PICTURES OF THE PAST. A county belle, too, muses on Some dress she plans to wear ; The gems which last time brightly shone, Mixed with her dark brown hair.
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