But no. Too soon I voun' my charm abroke. Noo comely soul in white like her- Noo soul a-steppen light like her- An' nwone o' comely height like her- Went by; but all my grief agean awoke.
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Since I do miss your vaice an' feace In prayer at eventide, I'll pray wi' woone said vaice vor greace To goo where you do bide.
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