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That answered to the woodlark's twilight hymn. Their last, last evening! Ah, the many vows That Edward and his Marion pledged! She took A golden ring and broke it, hid one half Next her own heart, then cut a shining curl, As bright as the bright gift, and round his neck Fastened the silken braid, and bade him keep The ring and hair for Marion's sake. They talked Of pleasant hopes, of Edward's quick return With treasure gathered on the stormy deep, And how they then would build a little cot; They chose the very place; and the bright moon Shone in her midnight, ere their schemes Were half complete. They parted. The next morn With the day-blush had Marion sought that bower Alone, and watched upon the distant sea