Приключения Робин Гуда
Robin Hood and Allan a Dale
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"NomoreMayEllenleavesherbower
Togracetheblossomsfair;
Butinthehushedandmidnighthour
Theyhearhertalkingthere,
Or,whenthemoonisshiningwhite,
Theyhearhersingingthroughthenight.
"‘Oh,donthysilksandjewelsfine,’
MayEllen’smothersaid,
‘ForhithercomestheLordofLyne
Andthouthislordmustwed.’
MayEllensaid,‘Itmaynotbe.
Hene’ershallfindhiswifeinme.’
"Upspokeherbrother,darkandgrim:
‘Nowbythebrightbluesky,
E’eryetadayhathgoneforhim
Thywickedbirdshalldie!
Forhehathwroughttheebitterharm,
Bysomestrangeartorcunningcharm.’
"Then,withasadandmournfulsong,
Awaythebirddidfly,
Ando’erthecastleeaves,andthrough
Thegrayandwindysky.
‘Comeforth!’thencriedthebrothergrim,
‘Whydostthougazesoafterhim?’
"ItisMayEllen’sweddingday,
Theskyisblueandfair,
Andmanyalordandladygay
Inchurcharegatheredthere.
