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 67
... the hope of all the rest . LORDLY gallants , tell me this : Though my safe content you weigh not , In your greatness what one bliss Have you gain'd , that I enjoy not ? You have honours , you have wealth , I have [ 67 ]
... the hope of all the rest . LORDLY gallants , tell me this : Though my safe content you weigh not , In your greatness what one bliss Have you gain'd , that I enjoy not ? You have honours , you have wealth , I have [ 67 ]
Page 79
... Tell thou that fair one this ; my soul prefers Her love above my life : and that I died hers . And let him be for evermore to her remembrance dear , Who lov'd the very thought of her , whilst he remained here . And now farewell , thou ...
... Tell thou that fair one this ; my soul prefers Her love above my life : and that I died hers . And let him be for evermore to her remembrance dear , Who lov'd the very thought of her , whilst he remained here . And now farewell , thou ...
Page 86
... tell you whom I love ? Hearken then a while to me : And if such a woman move As I now shall versifie , Be assur'd ' tis she , or none , That I love , and love alone . Nature did her so much right , As she scorns [ 86 ]
... tell you whom I love ? Hearken then a while to me : And if such a woman move As I now shall versifie , Be assur'd ' tis she , or none , That I love , and love alone . Nature did her so much right , As she scorns [ 86 ]
Page 90
... , And , as he goes about the ring , We will not miss To tell each point he nameth with a kiss . Then come on shore , Where no joy dies ' till love hath gotten more . HENRY KING , Bishop of Chichester , was born in [ 90 ]
... , And , as he goes about the ring , We will not miss To tell each point he nameth with a kiss . Then come on shore , Where no joy dies ' till love hath gotten more . HENRY KING , Bishop of Chichester , was born in [ 90 ]
Page 110
... Telling " True love must have fears . " - They ne'er lov'd that ne'er did wrangle ; Lovers ' jars but love endears . SONG . SERVANT , farewell ! -is this my hire ? Do my deserts no more require ? No ! do not think to cheat me so ; I ...
... Telling " True love must have fears . " - They ne'er lov'd that ne'er did wrangle ; Lovers ' jars but love endears . SONG . SERVANT , farewell ! -is this my hire ? Do my deserts no more require ? No ! do not think to cheat me so ; I ...
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