Hudibras: A Poem in Three Cantos, Volumes 1-2Rickaby, 1793 |
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Page 347
... lefs than the world's end , 460 Or nature's funeral , portend . With that , he fell again to pry Thro ' perspective more wistfully , When , by mischance , the fatal string , 465 That kept the tow'ring fowl on wing , Breaking , down fell ...
... lefs than the world's end , 460 Or nature's funeral , portend . With that , he fell again to pry Thro ' perspective more wistfully , When , by mischance , the fatal string , 465 That kept the tow'ring fowl on wing , Breaking , down fell ...
Page 364
... lefs wit ? Write wittier dances , quainter fhows , 765 Or fight with more ingenious blows ? Or does the man i ' th ' moon look big , And wear a huger perriwig ? Shew in his gait , or face , more tricks Than our own native lunaticks ...
... lefs wit ? Write wittier dances , quainter fhows , 765 Or fight with more ingenious blows ? Or does the man i ' th ' moon look big , And wear a huger perriwig ? Shew in his gait , or face , more tricks Than our own native lunaticks ...
Page 418
... lefs delinquents have been scourg'd , And hemp on wooden anvils forg'd , Which others for cravats have worn About their necks , and took a turn . I pity'd the fad punishment The wretched caitiff underwent , 340 And held my drubbing of ...
... lefs delinquents have been scourg'd , And hemp on wooden anvils forg'd , Which others for cravats have worn About their necks , and took a turn . I pity'd the fad punishment The wretched caitiff underwent , 340 And held my drubbing of ...
Page 428
... women , Who , us'd to judge all matter of facts For bellies , may do fo for backs . Madam , quoth he , your love's a million , To do is lefs than to be willing , 515 520 As I am , were it in my power , 428 PART III . CANTO I.
... women , Who , us'd to judge all matter of facts For bellies , may do fo for backs . Madam , quoth he , your love's a million , To do is lefs than to be willing , 515 520 As I am , were it in my power , 428 PART III . CANTO I.
Page 447
... Lefs for the int'refts of the bride , Who elfe had not the least pretence T'as much as due benevolence ; Could no more title take upon To virtue , quality , and honour , Than ladies errant unconfin'd , And feme - coverts t ' all mankind ...
... Lefs for the int'refts of the bride , Who elfe had not the least pretence T'as much as due benevolence ; Could no more title take upon To virtue , quality , and honour , Than ladies errant unconfin'd , And feme - coverts t ' all mankind ...
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