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SONG OF THE FAIRIES You spotted snakes with double tongue, Thorny hedgehogs, be not seen; Newts and blindworms: do no wrong, Come not near our fairy queen. Philomel, with melody Sing in our sweet lullaby: Lulla, lulla, lullaby; lulla, lulla, lullaby; Never harm, Nor spell nor charm, Come our lovely lady nigh: So, good-night, with lullaby. Weaving spiders, come not here: Hence you long-legg'd spinners, hence! Beetles black, approach not near; Worm nor snail, do no offence. Philomei, with melody Sing in our sweet lullaby: Lulla, lulla, lullaby; lulla, lulla, lullaby; Never harm, Nor spell nor charm, Come our lovely lady nigh: So, good-night, with lullaby. WILLIAM SHAKESPEARE Summary: 'Song of the Fairies' is a lyrical poem by William Shakespeare that portrays a scene where the fairies are protecting their queen from various creatures of the night. The fairies issue warnings to snakes, hedgehogs, newts, blindworms, spiders, beetles, worms, and snails, instructing them to stay ...

THE BEGGAR MAID Her arms across her breast she laid; She was more fair than words can say; Bare-footed came the beggar maid Before the king Cophetua. In robe and crown the king stept down, To meet and greet her on her way; 'It is no wonder,' said the lords, 'She is more beautiful than day.' As shines the moon in clouded skies, She in her poor attire was seen: One praised her ankles, one her eyes, One her dark hair and lovesome mien. So sweet a face, such angel grace, In all that land had never been: Cophetua sware a royal oath: 'This beggar maid shall be my queen!' LORD TENNYSON Summary: 'The Beggar Maid' is a poem by Lord Tennyson that tells the story of a beggar girl who captures the attention and admiration of King Cophetua. The poem begins by describing the beggar maid, who lays her arms across her chest and is portrayed as incredibly beautiful, even beyond what word can express. She appears barefooted before King Cophetua, who is adorned in his roya...