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Wilfrid Scawen Blunt - Esther, A Sonnet Sequence: XV
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Thus it began with laughter. But anon
 The ox--eyed queen, who had resumed by rote
 The tale of her perfections one by one,
 Turned by some ominous chance towards the spot
 Where we two stood. ``And take good note,`` said she,
 ``All here is honest beauty, flesh and blood,
 As any in the world. Yet, if there be
 A doubt between you, let me make it good.
 Which of you two will honour me so near
 As to prove the truth?`` My cheeks in spite of me
 Flamed in the dark, and I was seized with fear
 And a wild doubt lest mine the choice should be.
 The little woman on the chair began
 To shout aloud and bid me play the man.
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