The Works of the English Poets, Volume 39J. Nichols, 1779 - 736 pages |
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... against the term , Pliny fhall prove what we affirm : Pliny fhall prove , and we'll apply , And I'll be judg'd by ftanders - by . First , then , our author has defin'd This reptile of the Serpent kind , With gaudy coat and fhining train ...
... against the term , Pliny fhall prove what we affirm : Pliny fhall prove , and we'll apply , And I'll be judg'd by ftanders - by . First , then , our author has defin'd This reptile of the Serpent kind , With gaudy coat and fhining train ...
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... against the steeple rear'd , Became a clock , and still adher'd ; And still its love to houfhold - cares , By a fhrill voice at noon , declares , Warning the cook - maid not to burn That roaft - meat , which it cannot turn . The ...
... against the steeple rear'd , Became a clock , and still adher'd ; And still its love to houfhold - cares , By a fhrill voice at noon , declares , Warning the cook - maid not to burn That roaft - meat , which it cannot turn . The ...
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... have children fast , 105 110 115 120 125 139 And thought whofe fow had farrow'd last ; Against diffenters would repine , And ftood up firm for right divine ; Found Found his head fill'd with many a system : But 52 POEMS . SWIFT'S.
... have children fast , 105 110 115 120 125 139 And thought whofe fow had farrow'd last ; Against diffenters would repine , And ftood up firm for right divine ; Found Found his head fill'd with many a system : But 52 POEMS . SWIFT'S.
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... against Phœbus ' harp decreed , it for Pan's oaten reed : And gave The god of wit , to fhew his grudge , Clapt affes ... Against Against whofe torrent while he swims , The golden fcurf 72 POEM S. SWIFT'S.
... against Phœbus ' harp decreed , it for Pan's oaten reed : And gave The god of wit , to fhew his grudge , Clapt affes ... Against Against whofe torrent while he swims , The golden fcurf 72 POEM S. SWIFT'S.
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Jonathan Swift Samuel Johnson, Charles Bathurst (Londres). Against whofe torrent while he swims , The golden fcurf peels off his limbs : Fame spreads the news , and people travel From far to gather golden gravel ; Midas , expos'd to all ...
Jonathan Swift Samuel Johnson, Charles Bathurst (Londres). Against whofe torrent while he swims , The golden fcurf peels off his limbs : Fame spreads the news , and people travel From far to gather golden gravel ; Midas , expos'd to all ...
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