Versos English W. B. Yeats The Child

English poem

The Child

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One called, I sent my messengers for milk and fire, She called again and after that I came.

(All except SHAWN and MARY BRUIN gather behind the priest for protection.)

SHAWN (rising)

Though you have made all these obedient, You have not charmed my sight and won from me A wish or gift to make you powerful; I'll turn you from the house.