REH’s Writings

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The Ride of Falume

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Falume of Spain rode forth amain when twilight’s crimson fellTo drink a toast with Bahram’s ghost in the scarlet land of Hell.His rowels clashed as swift he dashed along the flaming skies;The sunset rade at his bridle braid and the moon was in his eyes.

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Finished / professionalThe Ride of Falume

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Bahram (The Ride of Falume)warrior slain by Falume beside the Tagus and encountered as a shade in Hell1 textual state Falumerider of Spain in “The Ride of Falume”1 textual state