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THE MARCHIONESS OF BRINVILLIERS by HERMAN MELVILLE

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First Line: HE TONED THE SPRIGHTLY BEAM OF MORNING
Last Line: HER FATHOMLESS MILD EYES.
Subject(s): BRINVILLIERS, MARIE DE (1630-1676);
He toned the sprightly beam of morning
With twilight meek of tender eve,
Brightness interfused with softness,
Light and shade did weave:
And gave to candor equal place
With mystery starred in open skies;
And, floating all in sweetness, made
Her fathomless mild eyes.



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