The Works of the English Poets, Volume 20J. Nichols, 1779 - 432 pages |
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Page 41
... these confume in this myfterious fire , So let the curs'd Difpenfary expire ! And as thofe crackle in the flames , and die , So let its veffels burft , and glasses fly ! But a finifter cricket straight was heard ; The altar fell , the ...
... these confume in this myfterious fire , So let the curs'd Difpenfary expire ! And as thofe crackle in the flames , and die , So let its veffels burft , and glasses fly ! But a finifter cricket straight was heard ; The altar fell , the ...
Page 42
... these feuds , like thofe at law , were past , 155 The winners will be lofers at the laft . Like heroes in fea - fights we seek renown ; To fire fome hoftile fhip , we burn our own . Whoe'er throws duft against the wind , defcries He ...
... these feuds , like thofe at law , were past , 155 The winners will be lofers at the laft . Like heroes in fea - fights we seek renown ; To fire fome hoftile fhip , we burn our own . Whoe'er throws duft against the wind , defcries He ...
Page 50
... , And ftern Mirmillo in these words begun : 45 " Tis with concern , my friends , I meet you here ; No grievance you can know , but I must share . Dr. Gibbons . ' Tis plain , my intereft you ' ve advanc'd * Tis દુ POEMS . GARTH'S.
... , And ftern Mirmillo in these words begun : 45 " Tis with concern , my friends , I meet you here ; No grievance you can know , but I must share . Dr. Gibbons . ' Tis plain , my intereft you ' ve advanc'd * Tis દુ POEMS . GARTH'S.
Page 55
... These lines the pale divinity shall raise , Such is the power of found , and force of lays . 165 170 175 " Arms meet with arms , fauchions with fauchions " clash , " And fparks of fire ftruck out from armour flash . 189 " Thick clouds ...
... These lines the pale divinity shall raise , Such is the power of found , and force of lays . 165 170 175 " Arms meet with arms , fauchions with fauchions " clash , " And fparks of fire ftruck out from armour flash . 189 " Thick clouds ...
Page 56
... these accents found : Mortal , how dar'ft thou with fuch lines addrefs My awful feat , and trouble my recefs ? In Effex marthy hundreds is a cell , Where lazy fogs and drizzling vapours dwell : Thither raw damps on drooping wings repair ...
... these accents found : Mortal , how dar'ft thou with fuch lines addrefs My awful feat , and trouble my recefs ? In Effex marthy hundreds is a cell , Where lazy fogs and drizzling vapours dwell : Thither raw damps on drooping wings repair ...
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