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Poetry. Page 187. 



of tfje dFrttJ) Common. 



No sad associations with the young Beech of the Frith Common Its 

 dignity and proportions Majesty and luxuriance of Forest-trees 

 Aggregate effect produced by Woodland Scenery The Tree which 

 stands alone can best be understood Poetry. Page )VJt / (i&\ 



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The Roots of aged Trees Sketch of the Oak of Salcey, at different 

 hours of the day and night Solemn Aspect of the old Oak when seen 

 dimly in the clear nights of the summer solstice Loneliness of its 

 place of growth Songs of early Birds Silent at Noon-day Sounds 

 heard at Eventide Conjectures respecting the old Tree. Page 207 



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Beauty of Woodland Scenery, superior to all others Purity and 

 freshness of the Breezes that sport over wild thyme and short 

 herbage The Duke's Walking-stick, and the Seven Sisters Trees 

 in Welbeck Park. Page 213. 



Tradition respecting the Queen's Oak Sketch of the surrounding 

 Scenery Inhabitants of Grafton Castle Marriage of Elizabeth 

 Woodville to John Gray Abbey of St. Alban's Battle fought 

 beside its walls John Gray wounded Visit of Henry VI. to the 

 dying Youth Confiscation of his Estates Return of Elizabeth to 

 her Father's house Hunting Visit of Edward IV. to Whitlebury 

 Chase Elizabeth intercedes for the restoration of her Husband's 

 Estates Frequent meeting of Elizabeth and Edward beneath the 

 old Oak Poetry Marriage at Grafton Scene in the old Palace of 

 Reading Dress of the Queen Fetes and Tournaments Corona- 

 tion of Elizabeth Count James, of St. Pol, invited to attend 

 Meeting of Cicely of York and the Duchess of Bedford, beside the 

 cradle of their Grandchild Flight of Edward Retirement of his 

 Queen to Sanctuary Birth of a Prince Return of the King, with 



