sentry quotes

Most English talk is a quadrille in a sentry box.

-James, Henry
   The Duchess. The Awkward  Age, bk.5, ch.4.

My soul, there is a country Far beyond the stars, Where stands a winge'  d sentry All skilful in the wars;

-Vaughan, Henry
  Silex Scintillans,'Peace'.

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