Hudibras: A Poem, in Three Cantos, Volume 1, Issue 1Rickaby, 1793 - 317 pages |
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... beast was sturdy , large , and tall , With mouth of meal , and eyes of wall ; I would fay eye , for h ' had but one , 420 425 As most agree , though some say none . He was well stay'd , and in his gait , Preferv'd a grave , majestic ...
... beast was sturdy , large , and tall , With mouth of meal , and eyes of wall ; I would fay eye , for h ' had but one , 420 425 As most agree , though some say none . He was well stay'd , and in his gait , Preferv'd a grave , majestic ...
Page 28
... beast would kneel and stoop , Some write , to take his rider up : So Hudibras his , ' tis well known , Would often do , to fet him down . We shall not need to say what lack Of leather was upon his back : For that was hidden under pad ...
... beast would kneel and stoop , Some write , to take his rider up : So Hudibras his , ' tis well known , Would often do , to fet him down . We shall not need to say what lack Of leather was upon his back : For that was hidden under pad ...
Page 45
... by the nose . I wish myself a pseudo - prophet , But fure fome mischief will come of it , Unless by providential wit , Or force , we averruncate it . 745 750 755 For what defign , what interest , Can beast have PART I. 45 CANTO I.
... by the nose . I wish myself a pseudo - prophet , But fure fome mischief will come of it , Unless by providential wit , Or force , we averruncate it . 745 750 755 For what defign , what interest , Can beast have PART I. 45 CANTO I.
Page 46
... beast have to encounter beast ? 760 They fight for no espoused cause , Frail privilege , fundamental laws , Nor for a thorough reformation , Nor covenant , nor protestation , Nor liberty of consciences , 765 Nor lords ' and commons ...
... beast have to encounter beast ? 760 They fight for no espoused cause , Frail privilege , fundamental laws , Nor for a thorough reformation , Nor covenant , nor protestation , Nor liberty of consciences , 765 Nor lords ' and commons ...
Page 47
... beast ever was fo flight , For man , as for his God , to fight . They had more wit , alas ! and know Themselves and ... beasts that converse With man take after him , as hogs Get pigs all the year , and bitches dogs . Just fo , by our ...
... beast ever was fo flight , For man , as for his God , to fight . They had more wit , alas ! and know Themselves and ... beasts that converse With man take after him , as hogs Get pigs all the year , and bitches dogs . Just fo , by our ...
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