The book The Dowager of Jerusalem a Romance in Four Acts was written by author Reginald John Farrer Here you can read free online of The Dowager of Jerusalem a Romance in Four Acts book, rate and share your impressions in comments. If you don't know what to write, just answer the question: Why is The Dowager of Jerusalem a Romance in Four Acts a good or bad book?
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But yesterday there came a beggar-lad To Court, that si)oke rough marvels in mine ear ; And, at his word, my sealed and guarded heart Made but one leap from forth my jewelled breast, And now is safely harboured up in his ! So I, the lily that could make response To none of all those silly, tedious bees THE DOWAGER OF JERUSALEM 67 That buzzed their love about me^ now am rifled In one swift hour^ of my whole fragrant store, By a robber butterfly ! — And thus, poor lady^ I cannot judge, nor utterl...y condemn This fault of yours, with any certainty. I am entered on an undiscovered land. And hoped, in part, that you might be my guide Among its flowery meadows. Philippe. None can guide, Save only One, in that rich Paradise ; For every soul, into the Land of Love Goes lonely, save for Him that walks beside. There is none other that can make a third Where Love is ! Queen. Such a lovely word as that Would fit my Court of Love. — And yet, what are you } Into what dreadful places has your guide Betrayed you !
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