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The sob rose in her throat, 'twas all, The tears swam, but they dared not fall; And the pale lip put on a smile, Alas it was too sad for guile!

A beautiful and festal day Shone summer bright o'er the array, And purple banners work'd in gold, And azure pennons spread their fold, O'er the rich awnings which were round The galleries that hemm'd in the ground, The green and open space, where met The Minstrels of the Violet; And two or three old stately trees Soften'd the sun, skreen'd from the breeze. And there came many a lovely dame, With cheek of rose, and eye of flame;