"Paly" Quotes from Famous Books
... rocky roof was seen; a tender blue Appeared, as of the sky, and clouds about it play: And, in the midst, an orb looked as 'twere meant To shame the sun, it mimicked him so well. But ah! no quickening, grateful warmth it sent; Cold as the rock beneath, the paly radiance fell. Within, from thousand lamps the lustre strays. Reflected back from gems about the wall; And from twelve dolphin shapes a fountain plays, Just in the centre of a spacious hall; But whether in the sunbeam formed to ... — Graham's Magazine Vol XXXIII No. 2 August 1848 • Various
... not but be aware of my companion. Her hair glinted paly, for she rode bareheaded; her gown, tightened under her as she sat astride, revealed the lines of her boyish limbs. She was a woman, in any guise; and I being a man, protect her I should, as far as necessary. I found ... — Desert Dust • Edwin L. Sabin |