... ! 1 Beat! beat! drums! -- blow! bugles! blow! 2 Through the windows -- through doors -- burst like a ruthless force, 3 Into the solemn church, and scatter the congregation, 4 Into the school where the scholar is studying; 5 Leave not the bridegroom quiet -- no happiness must he have now with his bride, 6 Nor the peaceful farmer any peace, ploughing his field or gathering his grain, 7 So fierce you ... wondrous and vigil sweet there in the fragrant silent night, 11 But not a tear fell, not even a long-drawn sigh, long, long I gazed, 12 Then on the earth partially reclining sat by your sid...

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