The Works of the English Poets, Volume 30J. Nichols, 1779 - 304 pages |
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... Appears the governante of th ' house ; For fuch in Greece were much in ufe : If young or handsome , yea or no , Concerns not me or thee to know . Does fquire Protogenes live here ? Yes , Sir , fays fhe , with gracious air , And court ...
... Appears the governante of th ' house ; For fuch in Greece were much in ufe : If young or handsome , yea or no , Concerns not me or thee to know . Does fquire Protogenes live here ? Yes , Sir , fays fhe , with gracious air , And court ...
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... appear . If from the perfect line be found , He has prefum'd to fwell the round , » Or colours on the draught to lay : ' Tis thus ( he order'd me to fay ) Thus write the painters of this isle : Let thofe of Co remark the ftyle . 1 She ...
... appear . If from the perfect line be found , He has prefum'd to fwell the round , » Or colours on the draught to lay : ' Tis thus ( he order'd me to fay ) Thus write the painters of this isle : Let thofe of Co remark the ftyle . 1 She ...
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... appear . Best be he call'd among good men , Who to his Gop this column rais'd : Though lightning strike the dome again ; The man , who built it , fhall be prais'd , Yet fpires and towers in duft shall lie , The weak efforts of human ...
... appear . Best be he call'd among good men , Who to his Gop this column rais'd : Though lightning strike the dome again ; The man , who built it , fhall be prais'd , Yet fpires and towers in duft shall lie , The weak efforts of human ...
Page 62
... . In Turkey the reverse appears ; Long coats the haughty husband wears ; And greets his wife with angry speeches , If he be feen without her breeches . 405 410 In In our fantastic climes , the fair With cleanly powder 62 POEMS . PRIOR'S.
... . In Turkey the reverse appears ; Long coats the haughty husband wears ; And greets his wife with angry speeches , If he be feen without her breeches . 405 410 In In our fantastic climes , the fair With cleanly powder 62 POEMS . PRIOR'S.
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... appears , Which muft decide our hopes and fears , Would Fortune calm her prefent rage , 530 And give us play - things for our age ; . Would Clotho wash her hands in milk , And twift our thread with gold and filk ; Would fhe , in ...
... appears , Which muft decide our hopes and fears , Would Fortune calm her prefent rage , 530 And give us play - things for our age ; . Would Clotho wash her hands in milk , And twift our thread with gold and filk ; Would fhe , in ...
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