♋ Cancer John, Union, Nelson, Elizabeth. ♉ Taurus Augustus, Pompey, Regulus, Incitatus, Lucretia. ♓ Pisces Fortune, Endymion, Briseis, Rhea, Ulysses, Alcmena, Rhesus, Youth. ♏
— from Classical Enigmas, Adapted to Every Month in the Year Composed from the English and Roman Histories, Heathen Mythology and Names of Famous Writers: Meant to Amuse Youths of All Ages, and at the Same Time Exert Their Memories, by Calling to Mind What They Have Read at Different Times by Mrs. (Anne) Ritson
Now from either bank rose up a roar of laughter, that grew and grew, till it echoed against the lava rifts and scared the ravens from their nests.
— from Eric Brighteyes by H. Rider (Henry Rider) Haggard
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