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Chapter VI · Chapter 6

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Soon after, bold Henry he entered on board, The heavens a prosperous gale did afford, And brought him with speed to the kingdom of Spain, There he with a merchant some time did remain;
Who, finding that he was both faithful and just, Preferred him to places of honour and trust; He made him as great as his heart could request, Yet, wanting his Ruth, he with grief was oppressed.
So great was his grief it could not be concealed, Both honour and riches no pleasure could yield; In private he often would weep and lament, For Ruth, the fair, beautiful lady of Kent.
Now, while he lamented the loss of his dear, A lady of Spain did before him appear, Bedecked with rich jewels both costly and gay, Who earnestly sought for his favour that day.
Said she, Gentle swain, I am wounded with love, And you are the person I honour above The greatest of nobles that ever was born;— Then pity my tears, and my sorrowful mourn!’
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Ancient Poems, Ballads, and Songs of the

Chapter VI · Chapter 6

Chapter 6 of Ancient Poems, Ballads, and Songs of the is here in full — 15 sentences across 3 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.

Reading 1/3 · 5 reading units · Lines 1–5

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Soon after, bold Henry he entered on board, The heavens a prosperous gale did afford, And brought him with speed to the kingdom of Spain, There he with a merchant some time did remain;
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Who, finding that he was both faithful and just, Preferred him to places of honour and trust; He made him as great as his heart could request, Yet, wanting his Ruth, he with grief was oppressed.
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So great was his grief it could not be concealed, Both honour and riches no pleasure could yield; In private he often would weep and lament, For Ruth, the fair, beautiful lady of Kent.
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Now, while he lamented the loss of his dear, A lady of Spain did before him appear, Bedecked with rich jewels both costly and gay, Who earnestly sought for his favour that day.
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Said she, ‘Gentle swain, I am wounded with love, And you are the person I honour above The greatest of nobles that ever was born;— Then pity my tears, and my sorrowful mourn!’

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Merchant noun US /ˈmɜːr.tʃənt/

A person or company involved in wholesale trade, especially with foreign countries.

From this reading “Soon after, bold Henry he entered on board, The heavens a prosperous gale did afford, And brought him with speed to the kingdom of Spain, There he with a merchant some time did remain;”

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a

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From this reading Soon after, bold Henry he entered on board, The heavens a prosperous gale did afford, And brought him with speed to the kingdom of Spain, There he with a merchant some time did remain;

above

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From this reading Said she, ‘Gentle swain, I am wounded with love, And you are the person I honour above The greatest of nobles that ever was born;— Then pity my tears, and my sorrowful mourn!’

afford

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From this reading Soon after, bold Henry he entered on board, The heavens a prosperous gale did afford, And brought him with speed to the kingdom of Spain, There he with a merchant some time did remain;

after

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From this reading Soon after, bold Henry he entered on board, The heavens a prosperous gale did afford, And brought him with speed to the kingdom of Spain, There he with a merchant some time did remain;

am

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From this reading Said she, ‘Gentle swain, I am wounded with love, And you are the person I honour above The greatest of nobles that ever was born;— Then pity my tears, and my sorrowful mourn!’

And

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From this reading Soon after, bold Henry he entered on board, The heavens a prosperous gale did afford, And brought him with speed to the kingdom of Spain, There he with a merchant some time did remain;

appear

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From this reading Now, while he lamented the loss of his dear, A lady of Spain did before him appear, Bedecked with rich jewels both costly and gay, Who earnestly sought for his favour that day.

are

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From this reading Said she, ‘Gentle swain, I am wounded with love, And you are the person I honour above The greatest of nobles that ever was born;— Then pity my tears, and my sorrowful mourn!’

as

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From this reading Who, finding that he was both faithful and just, Preferred him to places of honour and trust; He made him as great as his heart could request, Yet, wanting his Ruth, he with grief was oppressed.

be

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From this reading So great was his grief it could not be concealed, Both honour and riches no pleasure could yield; In private he often would weep and lament, For Ruth, the fair, beautiful lady of Kent.

beautiful

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From this reading So great was his grief it could not be concealed, Both honour and riches no pleasure could yield; In private he often would weep and lament, For Ruth, the fair, beautiful lady of Kent.

Bedecked

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From this reading Now, while he lamented the loss of his dear, A lady of Spain did before him appear, Bedecked with rich jewels both costly and gay, Who earnestly sought for his favour that day.

before

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From this reading Now, while he lamented the loss of his dear, A lady of Spain did before him appear, Bedecked with rich jewels both costly and gay, Who earnestly sought for his favour that day.

board

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From this reading Soon after, bold Henry he entered on board, The heavens a prosperous gale did afford, And brought him with speed to the kingdom of Spain, There he with a merchant some time did remain;

bold

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From this reading Soon after, bold Henry he entered on board, The heavens a prosperous gale did afford, And brought him with speed to the kingdom of Spain, There he with a merchant some time did remain;

born

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From this reading Said she, ‘Gentle swain, I am wounded with love, And you are the person I honour above The greatest of nobles that ever was born;— Then pity my tears, and my sorrowful mourn!’

both

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From this reading Who, finding that he was both faithful and just, Preferred him to places of honour and trust; He made him as great as his heart could request, Yet, wanting his Ruth, he with grief was oppressed.

brought

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From this reading Soon after, bold Henry he entered on board, The heavens a prosperous gale did afford, And brought him with speed to the kingdom of Spain, There he with a merchant some time did remain;

concealed

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From this reading So great was his grief it could not be concealed, Both honour and riches no pleasure could yield; In private he often would weep and lament, For Ruth, the fair, beautiful lady of Kent.

costly

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From this reading Now, while he lamented the loss of his dear, A lady of Spain did before him appear, Bedecked with rich jewels both costly and gay, Who earnestly sought for his favour that day.

could

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From this reading Who, finding that he was both faithful and just, Preferred him to places of honour and trust; He made him as great as his heart could request, Yet, wanting his Ruth, he with grief was oppressed.

day

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From this reading Now, while he lamented the loss of his dear, A lady of Spain did before him appear, Bedecked with rich jewels both costly and gay, Who earnestly sought for his favour that day.

dear

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From this reading Now, while he lamented the loss of his dear, A lady of Spain did before him appear, Bedecked with rich jewels both costly and gay, Who earnestly sought for his favour that day.

did

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From this reading Soon after, bold Henry he entered on board, The heavens a prosperous gale did afford, And brought him with speed to the kingdom of Spain, There he with a merchant some time did remain;

earnestly

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From this reading Now, while he lamented the loss of his dear, A lady of Spain did before him appear, Bedecked with rich jewels both costly and gay, Who earnestly sought for his favour that day.

entered

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From this reading Soon after, bold Henry he entered on board, The heavens a prosperous gale did afford, And brought him with speed to the kingdom of Spain, There he with a merchant some time did remain;

ever

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From this reading Said she, ‘Gentle swain, I am wounded with love, And you are the person I honour above The greatest of nobles that ever was born;— Then pity my tears, and my sorrowful mourn!’

fair

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From this reading So great was his grief it could not be concealed, Both honour and riches no pleasure could yield; In private he often would weep and lament, For Ruth, the fair, beautiful lady of Kent.

faithful

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From this reading Who, finding that he was both faithful and just, Preferred him to places of honour and trust; He made him as great as his heart could request, Yet, wanting his Ruth, he with grief was oppressed.

favour

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From this reading Now, while he lamented the loss of his dear, A lady of Spain did before him appear, Bedecked with rich jewels both costly and gay, Who earnestly sought for his favour that day.

finding

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From this reading Who, finding that he was both faithful and just, Preferred him to places of honour and trust; He made him as great as his heart could request, Yet, wanting his Ruth, he with grief was oppressed.

For

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From this reading So great was his grief it could not be concealed, Both honour and riches no pleasure could yield; In private he often would weep and lament, For Ruth, the fair, beautiful lady of Kent.

gale

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From this reading Soon after, bold Henry he entered on board, The heavens a prosperous gale did afford, And brought him with speed to the kingdom of Spain, There he with a merchant some time did remain;

gay

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From this reading Now, while he lamented the loss of his dear, A lady of Spain did before him appear, Bedecked with rich jewels both costly and gay, Who earnestly sought for his favour that day.

Gentle

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From this reading Said she, ‘Gentle swain, I am wounded with love, And you are the person I honour above The greatest of nobles that ever was born;— Then pity my tears, and my sorrowful mourn!’

great

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From this reading Who, finding that he was both faithful and just, Preferred him to places of honour and trust; He made him as great as his heart could request, Yet, wanting his Ruth, he with grief was oppressed.

greatest

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From this reading Said she, ‘Gentle swain, I am wounded with love, And you are the person I honour above The greatest of nobles that ever was born;— Then pity my tears, and my sorrowful mourn!’

grief

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From this reading Who, finding that he was both faithful and just, Preferred him to places of honour and trust; He made him as great as his heart could request, Yet, wanting his Ruth, he with grief was oppressed.

he

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From this reading Soon after, bold Henry he entered on board, The heavens a prosperous gale did afford, And brought him with speed to the kingdom of Spain, There he with a merchant some time did remain;

heart

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From this reading Who, finding that he was both faithful and just, Preferred him to places of honour and trust; He made him as great as his heart could request, Yet, wanting his Ruth, he with grief was oppressed.

heavens

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From this reading Soon after, bold Henry he entered on board, The heavens a prosperous gale did afford, And brought him with speed to the kingdom of Spain, There he with a merchant some time did remain;

Henry

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From this reading Soon after, bold Henry he entered on board, The heavens a prosperous gale did afford, And brought him with speed to the kingdom of Spain, There he with a merchant some time did remain;

him

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From this reading Soon after, bold Henry he entered on board, The heavens a prosperous gale did afford, And brought him with speed to the kingdom of Spain, There he with a merchant some time did remain;

his

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From this reading Who, finding that he was both faithful and just, Preferred him to places of honour and trust; He made him as great as his heart could request, Yet, wanting his Ruth, he with grief was oppressed.

honour

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From this reading Who, finding that he was both faithful and just, Preferred him to places of honour and trust; He made him as great as his heart could request, Yet, wanting his Ruth, he with grief was oppressed.

I

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From this reading Said she, ‘Gentle swain, I am wounded with love, And you are the person I honour above The greatest of nobles that ever was born;— Then pity my tears, and my sorrowful mourn!’

In

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From this reading So great was his grief it could not be concealed, Both honour and riches no pleasure could yield; In private he often would weep and lament, For Ruth, the fair, beautiful lady of Kent.

it

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From this reading So great was his grief it could not be concealed, Both honour and riches no pleasure could yield; In private he often would weep and lament, For Ruth, the fair, beautiful lady of Kent.

jewels

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From this reading Now, while he lamented the loss of his dear, A lady of Spain did before him appear, Bedecked with rich jewels both costly and gay, Who earnestly sought for his favour that day.

just

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From this reading Who, finding that he was both faithful and just, Preferred him to places of honour and trust; He made him as great as his heart could request, Yet, wanting his Ruth, he with grief was oppressed.

Kent

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From this reading So great was his grief it could not be concealed, Both honour and riches no pleasure could yield; In private he often would weep and lament, For Ruth, the fair, beautiful lady of Kent.

kingdom

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From this reading Soon after, bold Henry he entered on board, The heavens a prosperous gale did afford, And brought him with speed to the kingdom of Spain, There he with a merchant some time did remain;

lady

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From this reading So great was his grief it could not be concealed, Both honour and riches no pleasure could yield; In private he often would weep and lament, For Ruth, the fair, beautiful lady of Kent.

lament

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From this reading So great was his grief it could not be concealed, Both honour and riches no pleasure could yield; In private he often would weep and lament, For Ruth, the fair, beautiful lady of Kent.

lamented

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From this reading Now, while he lamented the loss of his dear, A lady of Spain did before him appear, Bedecked with rich jewels both costly and gay, Who earnestly sought for his favour that day.

loss

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From this reading Now, while he lamented the loss of his dear, A lady of Spain did before him appear, Bedecked with rich jewels both costly and gay, Who earnestly sought for his favour that day.

love

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From this reading Said she, ‘Gentle swain, I am wounded with love, And you are the person I honour above The greatest of nobles that ever was born;— Then pity my tears, and my sorrowful mourn!’

made

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From this reading Who, finding that he was both faithful and just, Preferred him to places of honour and trust; He made him as great as his heart could request, Yet, wanting his Ruth, he with grief was oppressed.

merchantnounUS /ˈmɜːr.tʃənt/

A person or company involved in wholesale trade, especially with foreign countries.

From this reading Soon after, bold Henry he entered on board, The heavens a prosperous gale did afford, And brought him with speed to the kingdom of Spain, There he with a merchant some time did remain;

mourn

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From this reading Said she, ‘Gentle swain, I am wounded with love, And you are the person I honour above The greatest of nobles that ever was born;— Then pity my tears, and my sorrowful mourn!’

my

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From this reading Said she, ‘Gentle swain, I am wounded with love, And you are the person I honour above The greatest of nobles that ever was born;— Then pity my tears, and my sorrowful mourn!’

no

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From this reading So great was his grief it could not be concealed, Both honour and riches no pleasure could yield; In private he often would weep and lament, For Ruth, the fair, beautiful lady of Kent.

nobles

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From this reading Said she, ‘Gentle swain, I am wounded with love, And you are the person I honour above The greatest of nobles that ever was born;— Then pity my tears, and my sorrowful mourn!’

not

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From this reading So great was his grief it could not be concealed, Both honour and riches no pleasure could yield; In private he often would weep and lament, For Ruth, the fair, beautiful lady of Kent.

Now

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From this reading Now, while he lamented the loss of his dear, A lady of Spain did before him appear, Bedecked with rich jewels both costly and gay, Who earnestly sought for his favour that day.

of

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From this reading Soon after, bold Henry he entered on board, The heavens a prosperous gale did afford, And brought him with speed to the kingdom of Spain, There he with a merchant some time did remain;

often

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From this reading So great was his grief it could not be concealed, Both honour and riches no pleasure could yield; In private he often would weep and lament, For Ruth, the fair, beautiful lady of Kent.

on

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From this reading Soon after, bold Henry he entered on board, The heavens a prosperous gale did afford, And brought him with speed to the kingdom of Spain, There he with a merchant some time did remain;

oppressed

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From this reading Who, finding that he was both faithful and just, Preferred him to places of honour and trust; He made him as great as his heart could request, Yet, wanting his Ruth, he with grief was oppressed.

person

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From this reading Said she, ‘Gentle swain, I am wounded with love, And you are the person I honour above The greatest of nobles that ever was born;— Then pity my tears, and my sorrowful mourn!’

pity

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From this reading Said she, ‘Gentle swain, I am wounded with love, And you are the person I honour above The greatest of nobles that ever was born;— Then pity my tears, and my sorrowful mourn!’

places

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From this reading Who, finding that he was both faithful and just, Preferred him to places of honour and trust; He made him as great as his heart could request, Yet, wanting his Ruth, he with grief was oppressed.

pleasure

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From this reading So great was his grief it could not be concealed, Both honour and riches no pleasure could yield; In private he often would weep and lament, For Ruth, the fair, beautiful lady of Kent.

Preferred

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From this reading Who, finding that he was both faithful and just, Preferred him to places of honour and trust; He made him as great as his heart could request, Yet, wanting his Ruth, he with grief was oppressed.

private

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From this reading So great was his grief it could not be concealed, Both honour and riches no pleasure could yield; In private he often would weep and lament, For Ruth, the fair, beautiful lady of Kent.

prosperous

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From this reading Soon after, bold Henry he entered on board, The heavens a prosperous gale did afford, And brought him with speed to the kingdom of Spain, There he with a merchant some time did remain;

remain

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From this reading Soon after, bold Henry he entered on board, The heavens a prosperous gale did afford, And brought him with speed to the kingdom of Spain, There he with a merchant some time did remain;

request

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From this reading Who, finding that he was both faithful and just, Preferred him to places of honour and trust; He made him as great as his heart could request, Yet, wanting his Ruth, he with grief was oppressed.

rich

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From this reading Now, while he lamented the loss of his dear, A lady of Spain did before him appear, Bedecked with rich jewels both costly and gay, Who earnestly sought for his favour that day.

riches

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From this reading So great was his grief it could not be concealed, Both honour and riches no pleasure could yield; In private he often would weep and lament, For Ruth, the fair, beautiful lady of Kent.

Ruth

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From this reading Who, finding that he was both faithful and just, Preferred him to places of honour and trust; He made him as great as his heart could request, Yet, wanting his Ruth, he with grief was oppressed.

Said

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From this reading Said she, ‘Gentle swain, I am wounded with love, And you are the person I honour above The greatest of nobles that ever was born;— Then pity my tears, and my sorrowful mourn!’

she

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From this reading Said she, ‘Gentle swain, I am wounded with love, And you are the person I honour above The greatest of nobles that ever was born;— Then pity my tears, and my sorrowful mourn!’

So

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From this reading So great was his grief it could not be concealed, Both honour and riches no pleasure could yield; In private he often would weep and lament, For Ruth, the fair, beautiful lady of Kent.

some

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From this reading Soon after, bold Henry he entered on board, The heavens a prosperous gale did afford, And brought him with speed to the kingdom of Spain, There he with a merchant some time did remain;

Soon

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From this reading Soon after, bold Henry he entered on board, The heavens a prosperous gale did afford, And brought him with speed to the kingdom of Spain, There he with a merchant some time did remain;

sorrowful

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From this reading Said she, ‘Gentle swain, I am wounded with love, And you are the person I honour above The greatest of nobles that ever was born;— Then pity my tears, and my sorrowful mourn!’

sought

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From this reading Now, while he lamented the loss of his dear, A lady of Spain did before him appear, Bedecked with rich jewels both costly and gay, Who earnestly sought for his favour that day.

Spain

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From this reading Soon after, bold Henry he entered on board, The heavens a prosperous gale did afford, And brought him with speed to the kingdom of Spain, There he with a merchant some time did remain;

speed

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From this reading Soon after, bold Henry he entered on board, The heavens a prosperous gale did afford, And brought him with speed to the kingdom of Spain, There he with a merchant some time did remain;

swain

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From this reading Said she, ‘Gentle swain, I am wounded with love, And you are the person I honour above The greatest of nobles that ever was born;— Then pity my tears, and my sorrowful mourn!’

tears

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From this reading Said she, ‘Gentle swain, I am wounded with love, And you are the person I honour above The greatest of nobles that ever was born;— Then pity my tears, and my sorrowful mourn!’

that

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From this reading Who, finding that he was both faithful and just, Preferred him to places of honour and trust; He made him as great as his heart could request, Yet, wanting his Ruth, he with grief was oppressed.

The

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From this reading Soon after, bold Henry he entered on board, The heavens a prosperous gale did afford, And brought him with speed to the kingdom of Spain, There he with a merchant some time did remain;

Then

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From this reading Said she, ‘Gentle swain, I am wounded with love, And you are the person I honour above The greatest of nobles that ever was born;— Then pity my tears, and my sorrowful mourn!’

There

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From this reading Soon after, bold Henry he entered on board, The heavens a prosperous gale did afford, And brought him with speed to the kingdom of Spain, There he with a merchant some time did remain;

time

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From this reading Soon after, bold Henry he entered on board, The heavens a prosperous gale did afford, And brought him with speed to the kingdom of Spain, There he with a merchant some time did remain;

to

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From this reading Soon after, bold Henry he entered on board, The heavens a prosperous gale did afford, And brought him with speed to the kingdom of Spain, There he with a merchant some time did remain;

trust

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From this reading Who, finding that he was both faithful and just, Preferred him to places of honour and trust; He made him as great as his heart could request, Yet, wanting his Ruth, he with grief was oppressed.

wanting

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From this reading Who, finding that he was both faithful and just, Preferred him to places of honour and trust; He made him as great as his heart could request, Yet, wanting his Ruth, he with grief was oppressed.

was

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From this reading Who, finding that he was both faithful and just, Preferred him to places of honour and trust; He made him as great as his heart could request, Yet, wanting his Ruth, he with grief was oppressed.

weep

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From this reading So great was his grief it could not be concealed, Both honour and riches no pleasure could yield; In private he often would weep and lament, For Ruth, the fair, beautiful lady of Kent.

while

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From this reading Now, while he lamented the loss of his dear, A lady of Spain did before him appear, Bedecked with rich jewels both costly and gay, Who earnestly sought for his favour that day.

Who

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From this reading Who, finding that he was both faithful and just, Preferred him to places of honour and trust; He made him as great as his heart could request, Yet, wanting his Ruth, he with grief was oppressed.

with

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From this reading Soon after, bold Henry he entered on board, The heavens a prosperous gale did afford, And brought him with speed to the kingdom of Spain, There he with a merchant some time did remain;

would

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From this reading So great was his grief it could not be concealed, Both honour and riches no pleasure could yield; In private he often would weep and lament, For Ruth, the fair, beautiful lady of Kent.

wounded

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From this reading Said she, ‘Gentle swain, I am wounded with love, And you are the person I honour above The greatest of nobles that ever was born;— Then pity my tears, and my sorrowful mourn!’

Yet

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From this reading Who, finding that he was both faithful and just, Preferred him to places of honour and trust; He made him as great as his heart could request, Yet, wanting his Ruth, he with grief was oppressed.

yield

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From this reading So great was his grief it could not be concealed, Both honour and riches no pleasure could yield; In private he often would weep and lament, For Ruth, the fair, beautiful lady of Kent.

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From this reading Said she, ‘Gentle swain, I am wounded with love, And you are the person I honour above The greatest of nobles that ever was born;— Then pity my tears, and my sorrowful mourn!’

Chapter 6 of Ancient Poems, Ballads, and Songs of the by Robert [Editor] Bell holds 15 sentences, grouped into 3 reading sections of at most 5 sentences. The text is the public-domain source, unabridged, and the chapter records which sentences cover which part of the work so that nothing is dropped. Every word can be tapped for its pronunciation and dictionary entry.

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Chapter 6 holds 15 sentences of Ancient Poems, Ballads, and Songs of the, unabridged, divided into 3 reading sections.

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Vocabulary met early in Ancient Poems, Ballads, and Songs of the

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Indian
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