3
The Rime
of the
Ancient Mariner.
IN SEVEN PARTS.
An ancient Mariner meeteth three Gallants bidden to a wedding-feast, and detaineth one.IT is an ancient Mariner,
And he stoppeth one of three.
"By thy long beard and glittering eye,
Now wherefore stopp'st thou me?
The Bridegroom's doors are opened wide,
And I am next of kin;
The guests are met, the feast is set:
May'st hear the merry din."
He holds him with his skinny hand,
"There was a ship," quoth he.
"Hold off! unhand me, grey-beard loon!"
Eftsoons his hand dropt he.
vol. ii.
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