Page:The white doe of Rylstone - or, The fate of the Nortons. A poem (IA whitedoeofrylsto00wordrich).pdf/143

 Bless, tender Hearts, their mutual lot, And bless for both this savage spot! Which Emily doth sacred hold For reasons dear and manifold— Here hath she, here before her sight, Close to the summit of this height, The grassy rock-encircled Pound In which the Creature first was found. So beautiful the spotless Thrall, (A lovely Youngling white as foam,) That it was brought to Rylstone-hall; Her youngest Brother led it home, The youngest, then a lusty Boy, Brought home the prize—and with what joy!

But most to Bolton’s sacred Pile, On favouring nights, she loved to go: There ranged through cloister, court, and aisle, Attended by the soft-paced Doe ;