1899 · CLOSE READING
Tale of Archais
Tale of Archais (1899), PDF p. 89
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THE TALE OF ARCHAIS
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ARCHAIS
Not a flower of them shall die
That compose our canopy ;
Beech and chestnut, poplar tall,
Birch and elm shall flourish all
Dewed with ever-living spring.
Song and dance shall close the day,
CHORUS
Close this happy, happy day.
CHARICLES
Of your revels Ill be king,
ARCHAIS
I the queen of your array.
Both
Foot it nimbly in the ring !
CHORUS
Stay, stars, and dance with us. Our songs
compel
The very gods to tremble,
Banish the ill ghosts of hell,
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