23. Tore off the gray mask, and the heart shone through.
What was the “gray mask”?
24. For, halting in a dry, flood-guttered draw,
Define “draw” as here used. How does it differ from “ravine”? from “gully”?
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24. As though spring-fire should waken out of snow.
Explain the figure.
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4. So with their sons are women brought to bed,
Of whom is Hugh thinking when he uses these words?