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But who is this who rides in silver white
Quote byRobert E. Howard · 1906–1936
Commonly attributed — not confirmed in an authoritative edition. Cited on Wikiquote to: From a letter to Tevis Clyde Smith (c. November–December 1928).
English (original)
But who is this who rides in silver white Attire that shames the stars across the night? Helmet and shield and corselet all a-gleam, Like some crusader from a drifting dream Upon a prancing jackass shod with flame— Rise, heralds of the past, bray forth his name
— Robert E. Howard
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