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ehind him rode two gallant squires,Of noble name and knightly sires:They burned the gilded spurs to claim;For well could each a war-horse tame,Could draw the bow, the sword could sway,And lightly bear the ring away;Nor less with courteous precepts stored,Could dance in hall, and carve at board,And frame love-ditties passing rare,And sing them to a lady fair.
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