"Limbec" Quotes from Famous Books
 ... flower that blows,— Sweeter than breath of sweetest rose,— Still on her cheek, in lustre left, The tear the minstrel's tale had reft From its pearl-treasure in the brain— The limbec where, by mystic vein, From the heart's fountains are distilled Those crystals, when 'tis overfilled,— With downcast eye, and trembling hands, Edith before the stranger stands— Stranger to all but her! Though well the baron notes his brow, While the young minstrel kneeleth low— ...
— The Baron's Yule Feast: A Christmas Rhyme • Thomas Cooper |
