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Rh ORIENTAL ROMANCE,—BOABDIL.

of the dark head-dress, And monkish vest of purple hue, Gladly would Boabdil give Granada for a kiss of you.

He would give the best adventure Of the bravest horseman tried, And with all its verdant freshness A whole bank of Darro's tide.

He would give rich carpets, perfumes, Armours of rare price and force, And so much he values you, A troop, ay, of his favourite horse.

"Because thine eyes are beautiful, Because the morning's blushing light From them arises to the East, And gilds the whole world bright.

"From thy lips smiles are flowing, From thy tongue gentle peace, Light and aërial as the course Of the purple morning's breeze.