Chapter 12 Wolfe. No.12

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ST. SWITHIN'S CHAIR

On Hallow-Mass Eve, ere you boune ye to rest,

Ever beware that your couch be bless'd;

Sign it with cross, and sain it with bead,

Sing the Ave, and say the Creed.

For on Hallow-Mass Eve the Night-Hag will ride,

And all her nine-fold sweeping on by her side,

Whether the wind sing lowly or loud,

Sai