 The doom he dreads, yet dwells upon ; Yes, but for these and these alone, Some moments, ay, one treacherous hour, He still might doubt the tyrant's power ; So fair, so calm, so softly seal'd, The first, last look by death reveal'd !8 Such is the aspect...  The poetical works of lord Byron, with notes - Page 13de George Gordon N. Byron (6th baron.) - 1885Affichage du livre entier - À propos de ce livre
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