He leapt upon his steed, and like the wind They speed them on; at first his giddy brain Swam like a chaos- mystery of the mind Which would guide its own workings, but in vain :. (Letitia Elizabeth Landon)

He leapt upon his steed, and like the wind They speed them on; at first his giddy brain Swam like a chaos- mystery of the mind Which would guide its own workings, but in vain :.

Letitia Elizabeth Landon

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