 | 1873
...sprite is forever nicknaming himself, and which he should be allowed to wear summa cum laude ; — Merrily swinging on brier and weed, Near to the nest...mountain-side or mead, Robert of Lincoln is telling his name. The " whip-poor-will " bears another song name ; and among insects, the " katydid ;" and Morris and... | |
 | William Cullen Bryant - 1873 - Страниц: 789
...taken Care for every living thing, In summer, winter, fall, and spring. THOMAS HILL. ROBERT OF LINCOLN. lips, — when low, murmured vows Were pledged to...unbroken ; Then drawing his sleeve roughly over his eyes, 7iame : Bob-o'-link, bob-o'-link, Spink, spank, spink ; Snug and safe is that nest of ours, Hidden... | |
 | 1877
...of Mr. Bryant's beautiful poeirij you may at least enjoy this extract: " Merrily swinging on br!er and weed, Near to the nest of his little dame, Over...Robert of Lincoln is telling his name: ' Bob-o'-link, bob-o'-lmk, Spink, spank, spink ! Snug and safe is that nest of ours, Hidden among the summer flowers.... | |
 | Child life - 1874
...He did n't like to tell his name. — L. Maria Child. ROBERT OF LINCOLN. MERRILY swinging on briar and weed, Near to the nest of his little dame, Over...bob-o'-link, Spink, spank, spink, Snug and safe is this nest of ours, Hidden among the summer flowers. Ghee, chee, chee. Robert of Lincoln is gayly dressed,... | |
 | Noble Butler - 1874 - Страниц: 312
...ancient time-piece says to all, " For ever — never — Never — for ever." Merrily swinging on briar and weed, Near to the nest of his little dame, Over the mountain-side and mead, Robert of Lincoln is telling his name: Bob 0' Link, Bob o' Link, Spink, spank, spink : Snug... | |
 | 1875 - Страниц: 192
...BRYANT. Merrily swinging on briar and weed, Near to the nost of liis little dame, Over the mountain side or mead, Robert of Lincoln is telling his name —...bob-o-link, Spink, spank, spink, Snug and safe is this nest of oura, Hidden among the Summer flowers, Ghee, chee, chee." Robert of Lincoln is gaily dressed,... | |
 | Thomas Wadleigh Harvey - 1875
...words, and the rhythm by a measured, melodious flow of sound. EXAMPLES. 1. Merrily swinging on briar and weed/ Near to the nest of his little dame', Over the mountain-side or mead', 2. Home from his journey', Farmer John Arrived this morning', safe and sound v ; His black coat off,... | |
 | 1875 - Страниц: 192
...you had one like brother Jim ! BOBEBT OF LDTOOLN. WILLIAM CULLEN BRYANT. Merrily swinging on briar and weed, Near to the nest of his little dame, Over the mountain side or mead, Eobert of Lincoln is telling his name— "Bob-o-lmk, bob-o-liak, Spink, spank,... | |
 | George Melville Baker - 1876
...are for him than all they that be against him. JB GOUGH. ROBERT OF LINCOLN. MERRILY swinging on briar and weed, Near to the nest of his little dame, Over...name, — Bob-o-link, bob-o-link, Spink, spank, spink I Snug and safe is that nest of ours, Hidden among the summer flowers. Chee, chee, cheel Wearing a... | |
 | Elizabeth Lloyd - 1876 - Страниц: 137
...million guard aspiring merciful artisans plea element prophets eschewing accent ROBERT OF LINCOLN. Merrily swinging on brier and weed, Near to the nest...mountain-side or mead, Robert of Lincoln is telling his name : Bob o' link, bob o' link, Spink, spank, spink ; Snug and safe is this nest of ours, Hidden among... | |
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