Hudibras, Written in the Time of the Late WarsCambridge University Press, 1905 - 335 pages |
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Page 19
... turn'd dogged . For they a sad adventure met , Of which we now prepare to Treat : But e'er we venture to unfold Atchievements so resolv'd and bold , We should as learned Poets use , Invoke the assistance of some Muse ; However Criticks ...
... turn'd dogged . For they a sad adventure met , Of which we now prepare to Treat : But e'er we venture to unfold Atchievements so resolv'd and bold , We should as learned Poets use , Invoke the assistance of some Muse ; However Criticks ...
Page 31
... turn'd to Vineger : For if a Trumpet sound , or Drum beat , Who has not a months mind to combat ? A squeaking Engine he apply'd , Unto his Neck on North - east side , Just where the Hangman does dispose , To special Friends the fatal ...
... turn'd to Vineger : For if a Trumpet sound , or Drum beat , Who has not a months mind to combat ? A squeaking Engine he apply'd , Unto his Neck on North - east side , Just where the Hangman does dispose , To special Friends the fatal ...
Page 42
... young heir For this ta'en up all sorts of Ware , And run int ' ev'ry Tradesman's Book , Till both turn'd Bankrupts , and are broke ? Did Saints for this bring in their Plate , And crowd as if they came too late ? For 42 HUDIBRAS.
... young heir For this ta'en up all sorts of Ware , And run int ' ev'ry Tradesman's Book , Till both turn'd Bankrupts , and are broke ? Did Saints for this bring in their Plate , And crowd as if they came too late ? For 42 HUDIBRAS.
Page 48
... turn'd t ' a stock . Mean while fierce Talgol gath'ring might , With rugged Truncheon charg'd the Knight . And he his rusty Pistol held To take the blow on , like a Shield ; The Gun recoyl'd , as well it might , Not us'd to such a kind ...
... turn'd t ' a stock . Mean while fierce Talgol gath'ring might , With rugged Truncheon charg'd the Knight . And he his rusty Pistol held To take the blow on , like a Shield ; The Gun recoyl'd , as well it might , Not us'd to such a kind ...
Page 65
... turn'd , Which in his manly stomach burn'd ; Thirst of Revenge and Wrath , in place Of Sorrow now began to blaze . He vow'd the Authors of his woe Should equal vengeance undergo ; And with their Bones and Flesh pay dear For what he ...
... turn'd , Which in his manly stomach burn'd ; Thirst of Revenge and Wrath , in place Of Sorrow now began to blaze . He vow'd the Authors of his woe Should equal vengeance undergo ; And with their Bones and Flesh pay dear For what he ...
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Hudibras; Written in the Time of the Late Wars Samuel Butler,Alfred Rayney Waller No preview available - 2019 |
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