Specimens of the early English poets [ed. by G. Ellis.]. To which is prefixed an historical sketch of the rise and progress of the English poetry and language. By G. Ellis, Volume 31801 |
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Page 154
... be wise ; but that the fox I see Suspected guilty , while the ass goes free . I would be fair ; but see that champion proud , The bright sun , often setting in a cloud . I would be poor ; but see the humble grass [ 154 ]
... be wise ; but that the fox I see Suspected guilty , while the ass goes free . I would be fair ; but see that champion proud , The bright sun , often setting in a cloud . I would be poor ; but see the humble grass [ 154 ]
Page 166
... bright morning , overcast With sullen clouds , should be defac'd . OF LOVE . ANGER in hasty words or blows Itself discharges on our foes ; And sorrow , too , finds some relief In tears , which wait upon our grief . So ev'ry passion ...
... bright morning , overcast With sullen clouds , should be defac'd . OF LOVE . ANGER in hasty words or blows Itself discharges on our foes ; And sorrow , too , finds some relief In tears , which wait upon our grief . So ev'ry passion ...
Page 167
... bright and young , And beckons to the willing dame , Preferr'd to quench his present flame , Behold as many gallants here , With modest guise and silent fear , All to one female idol bend , Whilst her high pride does scarce descend To ...
... bright and young , And beckons to the willing dame , Preferr'd to quench his present flame , Behold as many gallants here , With modest guise and silent fear , All to one female idol bend , Whilst her high pride does scarce descend To ...
Page 182
... such : The glow - worm is as warm as bright , Till the deceitful flame we touch . The rose yields her sweet blandishment , Lost in the folds of lovers ' wreaths : The violet enchants the scent , When early in the [ 182 ]
... such : The glow - worm is as warm as bright , Till the deceitful flame we touch . The rose yields her sweet blandishment , Lost in the folds of lovers ' wreaths : The violet enchants the scent , When early in the [ 182 ]
Page 187
... bright Pomona's store : No fruit shall ' scape Our palates , from the damson to the grape . Then full , we'll seek a shade , And hear what music's made ; How Philomel Her tale doth tell , And how the other birds do fill the quire ; The ...
... bright Pomona's store : No fruit shall ' scape Our palates , from the damson to the grape . Then full , we'll seek a shade , And hear what music's made ; How Philomel Her tale doth tell , And how the other birds do fill the quire ; The ...
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