 | Arapeta Awatere - 2003 - 548 pagina’s
...swords may reap the field, And plant fresh laurels where they kill: But their strong nerves at last must yield; They tame but one another still: Early...deeds; Upon Death's purple altar now See where the victor-victim bleeds: Your head must come To the cold tomb; Only the actions of the just Smell sweet... | |
 | Cambridge International Examinations - 2005 - 272 pagina’s
...must yield; They tame but one another still; Early or late They stoop to fate. And must give up the murmuring breath When they, pale captives, creep to...deeds; Upon Death's purple altar now See where the victor-victim bleeds. Your heads must come To the cold tomb; Only the actions of the just Smell sweet,... | |
 | Charles Mackay - 1860 - 332 pagina’s
...swords may reap the field, And plant fresh laurels where they kill; But their strong nerves at last must yield— They tame but one another still. Early...deeds; Upon death's purple altar now, See where the victor-victim bleeds: All heads must come To the cold tomb: Only the actions of the just Smell sweet,... | |
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When they, pale captives, creep to death. The garlands wither on your brow; Then boast no more your mighty deeds! Upon Death's purple altar now See where the victor-victim bleeds. Your heads must come To the cold tomb: Only the actions of the just Smell... 
