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1 Where the Stream of Solofrena Winds along the silent vale Where the Palm Trees softly murmur Waving to the gentle gale. 2 By the myrtle woven windows Of an old romantic seat Sat at Chess two noble persians Shelter'd from the scorching heat 3 Here, with beating Breast [[unclear]] Vein'd the keep Eventful play There, with black o'erarching Eyebrows Sat the Caliph mehamed Boy 4 But with wary Eye the Persian marks each passion of the heart And the gallant brave [[unclear]] yeilds a victim to his art. 5 From his ancient store of treasure Soon his wealth, & wide domain
