shoulder-ribbon

Updated: July 16, 2025

It was strung with bright new silver strings, but near the bridge of it there was a little rut worn into the wood by the tips of the fingers that had rested there while playing, and the silken shoulder-ribbon was faded and worn. Nick stopped, then put out both his hands as if to touch it, yet did not, being half afraid. "Tut, take it up!" said Carew, sharply, though he had not seemed to heed.

John Bennett - Master Skylark