“ A Christmas gambol oft could cheer the poor man's heart through half the year. ”
Walter Scott, Marmion (1808). copy citation
| Author | Walter Scott |
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| Source | Marmion |
| Topic | joy Christmas |
| Date | 1808 |
| Language | English |
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| Weblink | http://www.gutenberg.org/files/5077/5077-h/5077-h.htm |
Context
“what maskers, richly dight,
Can boast of bosoms half so light! England was merry England, when 80 Old Christmas brought his sports again. 'Twas Christmas broach'd the mightiest ale; 'Twas Christmas told the merriest tale; A Christmas gambol oft could cheer The poor man's heart through half the year. 85
Still linger, in our northern clime, Some remnants of the good old time; And still, within our valleys here, We hold the kindred title dear, Even when, perchance, its far-fetch'd claim 90 To Southron ear sounds empty name;” source
Can boast of bosoms half so light! England was merry England, when 80 Old Christmas brought his sports again. 'Twas Christmas broach'd the mightiest ale; 'Twas Christmas told the merriest tale; A Christmas gambol oft could cheer The poor man's heart through half the year. 85
Still linger, in our northern clime, Some remnants of the good old time; And still, within our valleys here, We hold the kindred title dear, Even when, perchance, its far-fetch'd claim 90 To Southron ear sounds empty name;” source
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