The Rhyme of the Friar Stephen;
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'"JHAT means (is asked) that shade of deadly sadness That settles round the new-made Mus- sulman ?
Why hath the glow of proud, triumphant gladness Fled from the lofty brow of Istephan ?
They bring him to the banquet-hall of princes, Rare wines and richest viands crown the board ; He spurns each luscious dish, and shuddering, winces Whene'er the Kishmee's ^'' fiery draught is pour'd.
What time resplendent houris ^ " throng the dwelling, And chant their ziraleets. ^ " With smothered cries, He hid...es his face — his soul, abhorrent, swelling, And tears in torrents gushing from his eyes.
XVII.
HE slaves have gone. The dancing-girls, dejected, Withdraw, in turn, unnoticed as the rest ; And, last of all, their dark designs effected, The Imaums, too, retire from their guest.
Effulgent gleam, 'mid orient rugs and couches, Mirrors and perfum'd lamps ; each polish 'd wall Bright flow'rs and founts reflects : but Stephen crouches In solitary grandeur, blind to all.
84 Till, snatching from the folds of his attire, His waxen tablets — lo !
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To quickly assess the difficulty of the text, read a short excerpt:
'"JHAT means (is asked) that shade of deadly sadness That settles round the new-made Mus- sulman ?
Why hath the glow of proud, triumphant gladness Fled from the lofty brow of Istephan ?
They bring him to the banquet-hall of princes, Rare wines and richest viands crown the board ; He spurns each luscious dish, and shuddering, winces Whene'er the Kishmee's ^'' fiery draught is pour'd.
What time resplendent houris ^ " throng the dwelling, And chant their ziraleets. ^ " With smothered cries, He hid...es his face — his soul, abhorrent, swelling, And tears in torrents gushing from his eyes.
XVII.
HE slaves have gone. The dancing-girls, dejected, Withdraw, in turn, unnoticed as the rest ; And, last of all, their dark designs effected, The Imaums, too, retire from their guest.
Effulgent gleam, 'mid orient rugs and couches, Mirrors and perfum'd lamps ; each polish 'd wall Bright flow'rs and founts reflects : but Stephen crouches In solitary grandeur, blind to all.
84 Till, snatching from the folds of his attire, His waxen tablets — lo !
What to read after The Rhyme of the Friar Stephen;?
You can find similar books in the "Read Also" column, or choose other free books by Donnelly, Eleanor C. (Eleanor Cecilia), 1838-1917 to read onlineMoreLess
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