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THE
BURIAL OF WILLIAM THE CONQUEROR,
AT CAEN, IN NORMANDY.— 1087.
Lowly upon his bier
The royal Conqueror lay;
Baron and chief stood near,
Silent in war-array.
Down the long minster's aisle
Crowds mutely gazing streamed,
Altar and tomb the while
Through mists of incense gleamed.
