The Poetical Works of William Wordsworth — Volume 2 (of 8)

by William Wordsworth

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[Variant 4:]

1845
Before me begging did she stand, Pouring out sorrows like a sea; Grief after grief:—on English Land Such woes I knew could never be;	1807
Her suit no faltering scruples checked; Forth did she pour, in current free, Tales that could challenge no respect But from a blind credulity;	1827
She begged an alms; no scruple checked The current of her ready plea, Words that could challenge ...	1832
Before me begging did she stand And boldly urged a doleful plea, Grief after grief, on English land Such woes I knew could never be.	C.

Before me begging did she stand,
Pouring out sorrows like a sea;
Grief after grief:—on English Land
Such woes I knew could never be;

Her suit no faltering scruples checked;
Forth did she pour, in current free,
Tales that could challenge no respect
But from a blind credulity;

She begged an alms; no scruple checked
The current of her ready plea,
Words that could challenge ...

Before me begging did she stand
And boldly urged a doleful plea,
Grief after grief, on English land
Such woes I knew could never be.

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[Variant 5:]

1807
With yellow flowers around, as with a golden band.	C.