Barto017
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Hello!
Could anyone explain to me why in the lyrics below forms "Bear not" and "Lay not" were used instead of "don't bear" and "don't lay". What is this grammar rule? Is it an archaic one? May it have something to do with a word "lest"?
"Bear not your eyes upon him lest steel or silver draw
Lay not your breast against him or lips to ease his roar."
- "The Song of the White Wolf", lyrics: Declan de Barra.
Any help would be appreciated.
Could anyone explain to me why in the lyrics below forms "Bear not" and "Lay not" were used instead of "don't bear" and "don't lay". What is this grammar rule? Is it an archaic one? May it have something to do with a word "lest"?
"Bear not your eyes upon him lest steel or silver draw
Lay not your breast against him or lips to ease his roar."
- "The Song of the White Wolf", lyrics: Declan de Barra.
Any help would be appreciated.
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