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?