Lalla Rookh: An Oriental Romance (Classic Reprint)

Then swift his haggard brow he turn d Tothe fair child, who fearless sat 148 Blest tears of soul-felt penitence. 151 And now behold him kneeling there By the childs side, in humble prayer ..152 Joy, joy for ever! my task is done. ... 154 THE FIRE WORSHIPPERS. ORNAMENTAL TITLE-PAGE 167 I npart from the binding of a Shah Namah, in the East India House Library. And sits alone in that high bower Watching the still and shining deep 169 Oh ever thus, from childhoods hour, Ive seen my fondest hopes decay. 181 Here, maiden, look weep--blush to see All that thy sire abhors in me! 185 Fiercely he broke away, nor stopp d, Nor look dbut from the lattice dropp d189 The morn hath risen clear and calm, And oer the Green Sea palely shines ..192 Tis HAFED name of fear, whose sound Chills like the muttering of a charm! ...197 His Chiefs stood round each shining blade Upon the broken altar laid 205 This very night his blood shall steep These hands all over ere I sleep! 211 And oer the wide, tempestuous wave Looks, with a shudder, to those towers 216 And snatch dher breathless from beneath This wilderment of wreck and death 222 Shuddering, she look daround there lay A group of warriors in the sun 227 Tremble not, lore, thy Gheber shere. .. .. Ancient Persian Fire-A ltar, c. fcc. .. .. ..(Typographical errors above are due to OCR software and don't occur in the book.)About the Publisher Forgotten Books is a publisher of historical writings, such as: Philosophy, Classics, Science, Religion, History, Folklore and Mythology.Forgotten Books' Classic Reprint Series utilizes the latest technology to regenerate facsimiles of historically important writings. Careful attention has been made to accurately preserve the original format of each page whilst digitally enhancing the aged text. Read books online for free at www.forgottenbooks.org