Elegant Extracts, 3–4. köideVicesimus Knox 1809 |
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... race of kings that know not me or mine ; Who reigns may wish my death , his subjects treat My claims with scorn , and call their prince a cheat . O had my life been ended as begun ! My destin'd stage , my race of glory run , I should ...
... race of kings that know not me or mine ; Who reigns may wish my death , his subjects treat My claims with scorn , and call their prince a cheat . O had my life been ended as begun ! My destin'd stage , my race of glory run , I should ...
Page 869
... race ! a race ! " in rapture cries . " Where ? " quoth Sir John . " Why , see ! two drops of rain Start from the summit of the crystal pane A thousand pounds , which drop with nimblest force Performs its current down the slippery course ...
... race ! a race ! " in rapture cries . " Where ? " quoth Sir John . " Why , see ! two drops of rain Start from the summit of the crystal pane A thousand pounds , which drop with nimblest force Performs its current down the slippery course ...
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... Race Horse . By the same . SEE the course throng'd with gazers , the sports are begun , The confusion but hear ! -I'll bet you , sir- Done ! Ten thousand strange murmurs resound far and near , Lords , hawkers , and jockeys assail the ...
... Race Horse . By the same . SEE the course throng'd with gazers , the sports are begun , The confusion but hear ! -I'll bet you , sir- Done ! Ten thousand strange murmurs resound far and near , Lords , hawkers , and jockeys assail the ...
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Elegant Extracts: Or, Useful and Entertaining Pieces of Poetry ..., 1. köide Vicesimus Knox No preview available - 1801 |
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