 How gloriously her gallant course she goes! Her white wings flying — never from her foes — She walks the waters like a thing of life, And seems to dare the elements to strife.  The corsair, a tale [in verse.]. - Page 15de George Gordon N. Byron (6th baron.) - 1818 - 114 pagesAffichage du livre entier - À propos de ce livre
 | George Gordon N. Byron (6th baron.) - 1848 - 320 pages
...the dark. Already doubled is the eape — our bay Receives that prow which proudly spurns the spray. How gloriously her gallant course she goes ! Her white...Who would not brave the battle-fire — the wreck — To move the monarch of her peopled deck ? IT. Hoarse o'er her side the rustling cable rings; The... | |
 | Joseph A. Nunes - 1848 - 272 pages
...spread, and the light vessel started gayly down the stream before a fine breeze. " ' She walks the water like a thing of life. And seems to dare the elements to strife !' exclaimed Major Lawton, apostrophizing the little vessel, as she dashed the spray from beneath her... | |
 | 1849 - 544 pages
...following lines, which are inserted in the bill of the performance : — " ' He walks the waters, though a thing of life, And seems to dare the elements to strife.' He glides about, presents arms, tires off his musket, and is hailed with loud applause. " Then come... | |
 | George Atkinson - 1850 - 382 pages
...sail I a sail !' a promised prize to Hope ! Her nation — flag — how speaks the telescope ? ***** She walks the waters like a thing of life, And seems...dare the elements to strife. Who would not brave the battle, fire, the wreck, To move the monarch of her peopled deck ? " BYRON'S CORSAIR. J/\AUL JONES... | |
 | Cyclopaedia - 1853 - 772 pages
...tackle trim; Sails filled, and streamers waving, Courted by all the winds that hold their play. Milton. She walks the waters like a thing of life, And seems to dare the elements to strife. Byron. 576 SHOES. SHOULD. SHOUTING. SHOES. SPARE none but those who go in clouted shoes, For they are... | |
 | George Gordon Byron Baron Byron - 1854 - 1126 pages
...the dark. Already doubled is the cape — our bay Receives that prow which proudly spurns the epray n adore With the remorse of ages ; and tho crown ш...though rifled— not thine own. LVIII. Boccaccio to hi wreckTo move the monarch of her peopled deck ? IV. Hoarse o'er her side the rustling cable rings ;... | |
 | George Gordon N. Byron (6th baron.) - 1854 - 320 pages
...shall seize a spoil. THE COESAIR. A SHIP IN FULL SAIL. How gloriously her gallant course she goes f Her white wings flying — never from her foes —...strife. Who would not brave the battle-fire, the wreck, To move the monarch of her peopled deck ? THE CORSAIB. CHARACTER OF THE CORSAIR. UNLIKE the heroes... | |
 | Matthew Henry Barker - 1854 - 380 pages
...vainly guarded eye, And in whatever aspect it arrays Itself, 'tis still the same hypocrisy. — * * » She walks the waters like a thing of life, And seems...Who would not brave the battle-fire,— the wreck To move the monarch of her peopled deck ? — BY KON. THE western shore of the beautiful and salubrious... | |
 | George Gordon Byron Baron Byron - 1854 - 1126 pages
...the dark. Already doubled is the cape — our bay Receives that prow which proudly spurns the spray he strange constellations whieh the Muse O'er her wild universe is skilful to diffuse foesShe walks the waters like a thing of life, And seems to dare the elements to strife. Who would... | |
 | Matthew Henry Barker - 1854 - 380 pages
...vainly guarded ej f, And in whatever aspec*. it arrays Ilself, 'tis still the same hypocrisy — * • * She walks the waters like a thing of life, And seems to ditre the elements to strife, Who would not brave the battle-fire, — the wreck To move the monarch... | |
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