The Muses' Bower,: Embellished with the Beauties of English Poetry, 2. köideW. Plant Piercy, 1809 |
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Page 49
... touch'd the bark , the ocean smil'd , The dragons vanish'd , and the waves were mild . For many an hour with vigorous arms they row'd , While not a star one friendly sparkle shew'd ; At length a glimmering brightness they behold , Like ...
... touch'd the bark , the ocean smil'd , The dragons vanish'd , and the waves were mild . For many an hour with vigorous arms they row'd , While not a star one friendly sparkle shew'd ; At length a glimmering brightness they behold , Like ...
Page 91
... Touch'd with compassion , gaz'd upon the blind ; And , while around his sad companions crowd , He guides th ' unhappy victim to the shroud : Hie thee aloft , my gallant friend ! he cries ; Thy only succour on the mast relies ! The helm ...
... Touch'd with compassion , gaz'd upon the blind ; And , while around his sad companions crowd , He guides th ' unhappy victim to the shroud : Hie thee aloft , my gallant friend ! he cries ; Thy only succour on the mast relies ! The helm ...
Page 153
... touch'd , And bath'd with many a tear : First - falling o'er the primrose pale , So morning dews appear . But oh ! his sister's jealous care , A cruel sister she ! Forbade what Emma came to say , " My Edwin , live for me ! " Now ...
... touch'd , And bath'd with many a tear : First - falling o'er the primrose pale , So morning dews appear . But oh ! his sister's jealous care , A cruel sister she ! Forbade what Emma came to say , " My Edwin , live for me ! " Now ...
Page 174
... , With twice fifty tongues to express what I feel ,. And as many good mouths , yet I never could utter All the speeches my Lord made to Lady Bunbutter ! So polite all the time , that he ne'er touch'd 174 [ ANSTEY . A PUBLIC BREAKFAST .
... , With twice fifty tongues to express what I feel ,. And as many good mouths , yet I never could utter All the speeches my Lord made to Lady Bunbutter ! So polite all the time , that he ne'er touch'd 174 [ ANSTEY . A PUBLIC BREAKFAST .
Page 175
... touch'd a bit , While she ate up his rolls and applauded his wit : For they tell me that men of true taste when they treat , Should talk a great deal , but they never should eat : And if that be the fashion I never will give Any grand ...
... touch'd a bit , While she ate up his rolls and applauded his wit : For they tell me that men of true taste when they treat , Should talk a great deal , but they never should eat : And if that be the fashion I never will give Any grand ...
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