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 THE CHILDREN OF HENRY THE FIRST.

��LIGHT sped a bark from Gallia's strand

Across the azure main, And on her deck a joyous band,

A proud and courtly train, Surrounded Albion's princely heir,

Who toward his realm returned ; And music's cheering strain was there,

And hearts with pleasure burned.

It was a fair and glorious sight

That gallant bark to see, With floating streamers, glittering bright

In pomp of chivalry ; The smooth sea bless 'd her as she flew,

The gentle gale impelled, As if each crested billow knew

What wealth her bosom held.

But strangely o'er the summer sky A sable cloud arose,

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