William Wordsworth: They came with banner, spear, and shield; And it was proved in Bosworth field, Not long the Avenger was withstood— Earth

They came with banner, spear, and shield; And it was proved in Bosworth field, N — William Wordsworth

They came with banner, spear, and shield; And it was proved in Bosworth field, Not long the Avenger was withstood— Earth help'd him with the cry of blood.

William Wordsworth

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