The London review, conducted by R. Cumberland, Volume 1Richard Cumberland 1809 |
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... Oh ! bloodiest picture in the book of Time , " Sarmatia fell , unwept , without a crime ; " Found not a generous friend , a pitying foe , " Strength in her arms , nor mercy in her woe ! --- " Dropp'd from her nerveless grasp the shatter'd ...
... Oh ! bloodiest picture in the book of Time , " Sarmatia fell , unwept , without a crime ; " Found not a generous friend , a pitying foe , " Strength in her arms , nor mercy in her woe ! --- " Dropp'd from her nerveless grasp the shatter'd ...
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