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RUDIGER.
Bright on the mountain's heathy slope
The day's last splendors shine,
And rich with many a radiant hue
Gleam gayly on the Rhine.
The day's last splendors shine,
And rich with many a radiant hue
Gleam gayly on the Rhine.
And many a one from Waldhurst's walls
Along the river stroll'd.
As ruffling o'er the pleasant stream
The evening gales came cold.
Along the river stroll'd.
As ruffling o'er the pleasant stream
The evening gales came cold.
So as they stray'd a swan they saw
Sail stately up and strong,
And by a silver chain she drew
A little boat along,
Sail stately up and strong,
And by a silver chain she drew
A little boat along,
