The Works of the English Poets, Volume 20J. Nichols, 1779 - 432 pages |
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Page 34
... Some , by what means they may redress their wrong , When fathers the poffeffion keep too long . And fome would know the iffue of their caufe , And whether gold can folder up its flaws . Poor pregnant Lais his advice would have , To lofe ...
... Some , by what means they may redress their wrong , When fathers the poffeffion keep too long . And fome would know the iffue of their caufe , And whether gold can folder up its flaws . Poor pregnant Lais his advice would have , To lofe ...
Page 37
... Some granted my predictions more than guefs . But , doubtful as I am , I'll entertain This faith , there can be no mistake in gain . For the dull world muft honour pay to thofe , Who on their underftanding molt impose . First man ...
... Some granted my predictions more than guefs . But , doubtful as I am , I'll entertain This faith , there can be no mistake in gain . For the dull world muft honour pay to thofe , Who on their underftanding molt impose . First man ...
Page 41
... Some pictures in these dreadful shambles tell , How , by the Delian god , the Python fell ; And how Medea did the philtre brew , That could in Æfon's veins young force renew ; How mournful Myrrha for her crimes appears , And heals ...
... Some pictures in these dreadful shambles tell , How , by the Delian god , the Python fell ; And how Medea did the philtre brew , That could in Æfon's veins young force renew ; How mournful Myrrha for her crimes appears , And heals ...
Page 47
... , as it blindly rofe , as vilely end . Some members of the Faculty there are , Who intereft prudently to oaths prefer . 270 275 280 285 200 295 Our Our friendship with feign'd airs they poorly court , And THE DISPENSARY . CANTO III . 47.
... , as it blindly rofe , as vilely end . Some members of the Faculty there are , Who intereft prudently to oaths prefer . 270 275 280 285 200 295 Our Our friendship with feign'd airs they poorly court , And THE DISPENSARY . CANTO III . 47.
Page 48
... Some Aurum Fulminans the fabric fhook . The champions , daunted at the crack , retreat , Regard their fafety , and their ragé forget . So when at Bathos earth's big offspring ftrove To fcale the fkies , and wage a war with Jore ; Soon ...
... Some Aurum Fulminans the fabric fhook . The champions , daunted at the crack , retreat , Regard their fafety , and their ragé forget . So when at Bathos earth's big offspring ftrove To fcale the fkies , and wage a war with Jore ; Soon ...
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