The Serpent night and Other Ballads
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By George Borrow 16 Sep, 2021
EXCERPT: Sir Olaf rides on his courser tall, Guests to bid to his bridal hall.    Gaily they dance in the greenwood. In fours and fives the elfins dance, The elf-king’s daughter I see advance.    Gaily th ... Read more

EXCERPT:

Sir Olaf rides on his courser tall,
Guests to bid to his bridal hall.
   Gaily they dance in the greenwood.

In fours and fives the elfins dance,
The elf-king’s daughter I see advance.
   Gaily they dance in the greenwood.

This is a collection of ballads that include; The Serpent Knight, Sir Olaf, The Trecherous Merman, The Knight in the Deer's shape,The Stalwart Monk, The Cruel Step Dame and The Cuckoo

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  • 978-1505555080
George Henry Borrow (5 July 1803 – 26 July 1881) was an English writer of novels and of travel books based on his personal experiences in Europe. During his travels, he developed a close affinity wi...
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