by Henry Wadsworth Longfellow (1807 - 1882)

Language: English 
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After Queen Gunhild's death,
So the old Saga saith,
Plighted King Svend his faith
  To Sigrid the Haughty;
And to avenge his bride,
Soothing her wounded pride,
Over the waters wide
  King Olaf sought he.

Still on her scornful face,
Blushing with deep disgrace,
Bore she the crimson trace
  Of Olaf's gauntlet;
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Oft to King Svend she spake,
"For thine own honor's sake
Shalt thou swift vengeance take
  On the vile coward!"
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Composition:

    Set to music by Edward Elgar, Sir (1857 - 1934), "Choral recitative", op. 30 no. 15, published 1896, stanzas 2-4 [ SATB chorus and orchestra ], from King Olaf, no. 15

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This text was added to the website: 2009-10-02
Line count: 72
Word count: 321