Excerpt from Ballads of Bravery: With Forty Full-Page Illustrations
Sexton, Bessie's white lips faltered, pointing to the prison old, With its walls so tall and gloomy, walls so dark and damp and cold, I 've a lover in that prison, doomed this very night to die At the ringing of the curfew and no earthly help is nigh. Cromwell will not come till sunset, and her face grew strangely white, As she spoke in husky whispers, Curfew must not ring to-night.
Bessie, calmly spoke the sexton (every word pierced her young heart Like a thousand gleaming arrows, like a deadly poisoned dart.
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Paperback. Condition: New. Print on Demand. This book is a comprehensive collection of famous historical ballads that are united by their common focus on themes of heroism and bravery. Woven into the fabric of human history, bravery has always been a prized virtue, and this anthology gathers together some of the most compelling ballads that relay stories of valor and courage, capturing the essence of the human spirit in the face of adversity. From the resilience of soldiers on the battlefield to the selflessness of everyday heroes, these ballads offer a timeless exploration of the many forms that bravery can take. Whether read for their historical significance, their literary merit, or simply for the inspiration they provide, these ballads stand as a testament to the enduring power of the human spirit. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item. Seller Inventory # 9781331741107_0
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