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Past the woman so old and grey
Hastened the children on their way.
Hastened the children on their way.
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Line 13: "Past the woman so old and grey"
Important words
so old and grey
→ very elderly
Meaning:
The children pass the elderly woman.
Line 14: "Hastened the children on their way."
Important words
hastened
→ moved quickly
Meaning:
The children hurry along their way.
Summary of Stanza 7
" Past the woman so old and grey "
(The children pass the elderly woman.)
" Hastened the children on their way. "
(The children hurry along their way.)
Overall meaning: The children move quickly past the old and grey woman.
