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He took his vorpal sword in hand; Long time the manxome foe he sought ---- So rested he by the Tumtum tree And stood awhile in thought.

Asked by Summer M #551297 on 9/12/2016 11:53 PM

Last updated by jill d #170087 on 9/13/2016 12:01 AM

Answered by jill d #170087 on 9/13/2016 12:01 AM

He took his deadly sword in hand, and spent a long time looking for his fearsome enemy..... so he rested by the tree thinking.... for just awhile.