Or bid the soul of Orpheus sing Such notes as, warbled to the string, …

John Milton
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Or bid the soul of Orpheus sing Such notes as, warbled to the string, Drew iron tears down Pluto's cheek. ✨ 'Il Penseroso' (1645) l. 105
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