These facsimiles have been made from copies in the Yale University Library _The Lay of Marie_ (In.B4645.816L) and the British Library _Vignettes_ (Il642.bbb.36) To whom,--as Fancy, taking longer flight, With folded arms upon her heart's high swell, Floating the while in circles of delight, And whispering to her wings a sweeter spell Than she has ever aim'd or dar'd before-- Shall I address this theme of minstrel lore? To whom but her who loves herself to roam Through tales of earlier times, and is at home With heroes and fair dames, forgotten long, But for romance, and lay, and lingering song? To whom but her, whom, ere my judgment…
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