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SG(C.781.001
2 Jan 1781:11,12,13,21 (1/1)
From the London Magazine, for Nov. 1779. Edwin and Adela. A
Tragick Story.
. . . [fictional narrative in 4 columns; near middle of
second column:] The hall resounded with revelry and
rejoicings; and minstrels, clad in gaudy apparel, celebrated
the praises of warlike chiefs, or sung the power and the
pleasures of love. . . As I advance, mine ears was suddenly
surprised with the din of hounds and horns, mingled with the
cries of the huntsmen. . .
The castle resounded with the minstrelsy, and the dance;
when a stranger in the simple garb of a pilgrim, entered the
hall. He cast his eyes around on the goodly company, and
with an air of sanctity and respect, implored a blessing on
their fellowship. He was received with hospitable welcome,
and the reverence due to his holy semblance. He spake in
meek and modest guise; his eyes were often fixed on Adela; .
. . He took the harp of a minstrel; he touched the strings
with masterly cunning and accompanied the notes with a
melodious voice. tuneful, but melancholy was the strain;
for he sung the sorrows of those that are forsaken; the
anguish of a desponding spirit; . . .
The obsequies of the deceased were celebrated with due
solemnity: holy requiems were chanted over their remains;
and pious priests preferred orisons for their eternal
repose. . .
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