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A sturdy family, and old besides,
 Much older than her own, the Earls of Crowe.
Since Saxon days, these men had sought their brides
 Among the highest born, but always so,
Taking them to themselves, their wealth, their lands,
 But never their titles.  Stern perhaps, but strong,
    The Framptons fed their blood from richest streams,
 Scorning the common throng.
Gazing upon these men, she understands
The toughness of the web wrought from such strands
    And pride of Everard colours all her dreams.