The Siamese twins. A tale of the times. To which is added Milton, a poem / by the author of "Pelham," &c., &c.
- Edward Bulwer-Lytton
- Date:
- 1831
Licence: Public Domain Mark
Credit: The Siamese twins. A tale of the times. To which is added Milton, a poem / by the author of "Pelham," &c., &c. Source: Wellcome Collection.
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![CHAPTER III. [Chang alone, upon a hill commanding a wide and various prospect. The River flowing immediately beneath. Time, Noon.] “ Ha ! ha ! roll on thou glorious Wave ! “ Sing out thou fresh and mirthful Air! “ Joy ! joy ! my free heart now can brave “ Your taunts ?twas madness once to bear! “The wild voice of your liberty “ Can mock my sullen soul no more! “ —How bright are ye, sweet Earth and Sky, “ That were so dark before! [Motioning away a herd of cattle that approach towards him gazing.] “ Away ! away ! my heart is coy; “ Nature is now my Empire ! None](https://iiif.wellcomecollection.org/image/b22030633_0321.jp2/full/800%2C/0/default.jpg)
