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THE CHILDREN OF HENRY THE FIRST.
��LIGHT sped a bark from Gallia's strand
Across the azure main, And on her deck a joyous band,
A proud and courtly train, Surrounded Albion's princely heir,
Who toward his realm returned ; And music's cheering strain was there,
And hearts with pleasure burned.
It was a fair and glorious sight
That gallant bark to see, With floating streamers, glittering bright
In pomp of chivalry ; The smooth sea bless 'd her as she flew,
The gentle gale impelled, As if each crested billow knew
What wealth her bosom held.
But strangely o'er the summer sky A sable cloud arose,
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