 Seemed to have known a better day ; The harp, his sole remaining joy, Was carried by an orphan boy. The last of all the bards was he, Who sung of Border chivalry. For, well-a-day ! their date was fled, His tuneful brethren all were dead ; And he, neglected...  The Poetical Works of Walter Scott - Página 9por sir Walter Scott (bart.) - 1820Vista completa - Acerca de este libro
 | Simon Dentith - 2006 - 10 páginas
...opening premise of the poem, which sets itself at the moment of transition to a more modern world: The way was long, the wind was cold, The Minstrel was infirm and old; His wither'd cheek and tresses gray, Seern'd to have known a better day; The harp, his sole remaining joy,... | |
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