The Works of the English Poets, Volume 56J. Rivington, 1779 - 371 pages |
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... she was , and with what pleafing art " She ftrove its fondeft wishes to obtain , " Confirm her power , and fafter bind my chain . " If on the green we danc'd , a mirthful band ; To me alone fhe gave her willing hand : " Her partial ...
... she was , and with what pleafing art " She ftrove its fondeft wishes to obtain , " Confirm her power , and fafter bind my chain . " If on the green we danc'd , a mirthful band ; To me alone fhe gave her willing hand : " Her partial ...
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... she gave me pain . " Pleas'd with this flattering thought , the love - fick boy Felt the faint dawning of a doubtful joy ; Back to his flock more chearful he return'd , When now the fetting fun more fiercely burn'd , Blue vapours rofe ...
... she gave me pain . " Pleas'd with this flattering thought , the love - fick boy Felt the faint dawning of a doubtful joy ; Back to his flock more chearful he return'd , When now the fetting fun more fiercely burn'd , Blue vapours rofe ...
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... she appear'd , on that aufpicious day , " When fwains their fportives rites to Bacchus pay : .. " She led the dance - heavens with what grace fhe " " mov'd ! " Who could have feen her then , and not have lov'd . ? " I ftrove not to ...
... she appear'd , on that aufpicious day , " When fwains their fportives rites to Bacchus pay : .. " She led the dance - heavens with what grace fhe " " mov'd ! " Who could have feen her then , and not have lov'd . ? " I ftrove not to ...
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... She meditates on the forfaken town : On her rais'd arm reclin'd her drooping head , She figh'd , and thus in plaintive accents faid : " Ah , what avails it to be young and fair ; " To move with negligence , to drefs with care ? " What ...
... She meditates on the forfaken town : On her rais'd arm reclin'd her drooping head , She figh'd , and thus in plaintive accents faid : " Ah , what avails it to be young and fair ; " To move with negligence , to drefs with care ? " What ...
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... ; Till , rent by parties , by corruption fold , Or weakly careless , or too rafhly bold , She funk beneath a mitigated doom , The flave and tutorefs of protecting Rome ? Docs Does calm Philosophy her aid impart , To guide the [ 25 J.
... ; Till , rent by parties , by corruption fold , Or weakly careless , or too rafhly bold , She funk beneath a mitigated doom , The flave and tutorefs of protecting Rome ? Docs Does calm Philosophy her aid impart , To guide the [ 25 J.
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