"Swan, my mother said, sensing my excitement. It pattered the bright water, flapping its great wings, and lifted into …"

"All our geese are swans."

"The jelous swan, agens hire deth that syngith."

"Cignoni non sine causa Apoloni dicati sint, quod ab eo divinationem habere videantur, qua providentes quid in morte b…"

"Death darkens his eyes, and unplumes his wings, Yet the sweetest song is the last he sings: Live so, my Love, that wh…"

"The immortal swan that did her life deplore."

"The dying swan, when years her temples pierce, In music-strains breathes out her life and verse, And, chanting her ow…"

"The swan in the pool is singing, And up and down doth he steer, And, singing gently ever, Dips under the water clear."

"And over the pond are sailing Two swans all white as snow; Sweet voices mysteriously wailing Pierce through me as onw…"

"A swan always gives the idea of a court-lady, — stately in her grace, ruffling in her bravery, and conscious of the f…"