In friendly contention the old men Laughed at each lucky hit, or unsuccessful manoeuver, Laughed when a man was crowned, or a breach was made in the king-row Meanwhile apart, in the twilight gloom of a window's embrasure, Sat the lovers, and whispered together, beholding the moon rise Over the pallid sea and the silvery mist of the meadows.
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The tower being open, we could see the manoeuver from the windows, and, as strangers, went there to look on.
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He effected the manoeuver noiselessly.
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