The Works of the English Poets: J. Philips, Smith, and PomfretH. Hughs, 1779 |
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... best of Queens ) : he , of the royal store Splendidly frugal , fits whole nights devoid Of sweet repofe , induftrious to procure The foldier's ease ; to regions far remote . 3 His care extends ; and to the British host His . 10 J ...
... best of Queens ) : he , of the royal store Splendidly frugal , fits whole nights devoid Of sweet repofe , induftrious to procure The foldier's ease ; to regions far remote . 3 His care extends ; and to the British host His . 10 J ...
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... Best men , that warr'd still firmly for their prince Though faithless , and unshaken duty shew'd ; Worthy of better end . Where cities ftood , Well fenc'd , and numerous defolation reigns ,, And emptinefs , dismay'd , unfed , unhous'd ...
... Best men , that warr'd still firmly for their prince Though faithless , and unshaken duty shew'd ; Worthy of better end . Where cities ftood , Well fenc'd , and numerous defolation reigns ,, And emptinefs , dismay'd , unfed , unhous'd ...
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... Best boon of Heaven ! or huge Taburnus , cloath ' With olives , when the cruel battle mows The planters , with their harvest immature ? See , with what outrage from the frosty north , The early - valiant Swede draws forth his wings In ...
... Best boon of Heaven ! or huge Taburnus , cloath ' With olives , when the cruel battle mows The planters , with their harvest immature ? See , with what outrage from the frosty north , The early - valiant Swede draws forth his wings In ...
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... best acceptance finds , and pays Largest revenues to the orchat - lord . Some think the Quince and Apple would combine In happy union ; others fitter deem The Sloe - ftem bearing Sylvan Plumbs auftere . Who knows but both may thrive ...
... best acceptance finds , and pays Largest revenues to the orchat - lord . Some think the Quince and Apple would combine In happy union ; others fitter deem The Sloe - ftem bearing Sylvan Plumbs auftere . Who knows but both may thrive ...
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... best From root , or kernel : fhe will beft the hours Of harvest , and feed - time declare ; by her The different qualities of things were found ,. And fecret motions ; how with heavy bulk Volatile Hermes , fluid and unmoist , Mounts on ...
... best From root , or kernel : fhe will beft the hours Of harvest , and feed - time declare ; by her The different qualities of things were found ,. And fecret motions ; how with heavy bulk Volatile Hermes , fluid and unmoist , Mounts on ...
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Page 4 - Cadwallador and Arthur, kings Full famous in romantic tale) when he, O'er many a craggy hill and barren cliff, Upon a cargo of fam'd Cestrian cheese, High over-shadowing rides, with a design To vend his wares, or at th' Avonian mart, Or Maridunum, or the ancient town Yclep'd Brechinia, or where Vaga's stream Encircles Ariconium, fruitful soil!
Page 5 - Disastrous acts forebode. In his right hand Long scrolls of paper solemnly he waves, With characters and figures dire inscrib'd, Grievous to mortal eyes.
Page 6 - The wasp insidious, and the buzzing drone, And butterfly proud of expanded wings Distinct with gold, entangled in her snares, Useless...
Page 216 - I'd shun, with as much studious care, As I would dens where hungry lions are ; And rather put up injuries, than be A plague to him, who'd be a plague to me. I value quiet at a price too great...
Page 4 - Thus while my joyless minutes tedious flow, With looks demure, and silent pace, a Dun, Horrible monster ! hated by gods and men, To my aerial citadel ascends...
Page 53 - Sylvan (hades, and filent groves, (Haunt of the Druids) whence the earth is fed With copious fuel ; whence the fturdy oak, A prince's refuge once, th...
Page 7 - My weary limbs, my fancy's still awake ; Thoughtful of drink, and eager, in a dream, Tipples imaginary pots of ale In vain; awake, I find the settled thirst Still gnawing, and the pleasant phantom curse.
Page 289 - By great example to wise actions led : Much to the fame her lineal heroes bore She owes, but to her own high genius more; And, by a noble emulation mov'd, Excell'd their virtues, and her own improv'd ; Till they arriv'd to that celestial height, Scarce angels greater be, or saints so bright.
Page 316 - Fills it with restless doubts, and wild debates* Concerning what we, living, cannot find. None know what Death is. but the dead; Therefore we all, by nature, dying dread, As a strange, doubtful way, we know not how to tread.
Page 54 - Fresh blooming in thy generous son ; whose lips, Flowing with nervous eloquence exact, Charm the wise senate, and attention win In deepest councils: Ariconium pleas'd, Him, as her chosen worthy, first salutes. Him on th...