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:The god-like hero sate :On his imperial throne: :His valiant peers were placed around, Their brows with roses and with myrtles bound :(So should desert in arms be crowned). The lovely Thais, by his side, Sate like a blooming Eastern bride In flower of youth and beauty's pride. :Happy, happy, happy pair! ::None but the brave. ::None but the brave, :None but the brave deserve the fair.
:The god-like hero sate :On his imperial throne: :His valiant peers were placed around, Their brows with roses and with myrtles bound :(So should desert in arms be crowned). The lovely Thais, by his side, Sate like a blooming Eastern bride In flower of youth and beauty's pride. :Happy, happy, happy pair! ::None but the brave. ::None but the brave, :None but the brave deserve the fair.
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Printed page 82 · quotation 13 · Dryden · Alexander's Feast. St. 1
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