I left my home, and I was left A stranger in his land, bereft Of even hope; there was not one Familiar face to look upon.- Their speech was strange. (Letitia Elizabeth Landon)

I left my home, and I was left A stranger in his land, bereft Of even hope; there was not one Familiar face to look upon.- Their speech was strange.

Letitia Elizabeth Landon

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