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Peter's avatar

I think I heard you pause over the 'un-rhymed line': "His kinsman and companion in the war." This was the third in a triplet. Dryden spread them around for emphases, or delays. There are avout 10 triplets in Book 2. Parden me if this was already discussed.

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William Wheelwright's avatar

Yes, makes sense. I must have been lost in the rhapsody.

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