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 21801 |
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... merry Jest of the Serjeant and Frere ) , may possibly have suggested to the late Mr. Cowper the idea of his popular tale of John Gilpin . In general , although like all the compositions of the age , they are too diffuse and languid ...
... merry Jest of the Serjeant and Frere ) , may possibly have suggested to the late Mr. Cowper the idea of his popular tale of John Gilpin . In general , although like all the compositions of the age , they are too diffuse and languid ...
Page 49
... merry blasts between , Where we did chase the fearful hart of force . The wide vales , eke , that harbour'd us each night , Wherewith , alas , reviveth in my breast The sweet accord , such sleeps as yet delight , The pleasant dreams ...
... merry blasts between , Where we did chase the fearful hart of force . The wide vales , eke , that harbour'd us each night , Wherewith , alas , reviveth in my breast The sweet accord , such sleeps as yet delight , The pleasant dreams ...
Page 111
... merry mood . May pricketh tender hearts Their warbling notes to tune , Full strange it is , yet some , we see Do make their May in June . 1 i . e . sons . Thus , things are strangely wrought , Whilst joyfull May [ 111 ]
... merry mood . May pricketh tender hearts Their warbling notes to tune , Full strange it is , yet some , we see Do make their May in June . 1 i . e . sons . Thus , things are strangely wrought , Whilst joyfull May [ 111 ]
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... and fine : Always provide for children thine . Be merry , but with modesty , Lest some men blame thy honesty . Let manners thine be pleasant still ; With Jacks yet do not play the Gill . Go in thy garments soberly , Let no spot be [ 198 ]
... and fine : Always provide for children thine . Be merry , but with modesty , Lest some men blame thy honesty . Let manners thine be pleasant still ; With Jacks yet do not play the Gill . Go in thy garments soberly , Let no spot be [ 198 ]
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... merry , when that I am merry ; When I lower , sing not thou " hey - derry . " The man that liked is of me Let him likewise be liked of thee . That which I say in company See thou refell not openly . If ought I speak that likes not thee ...
... merry , when that I am merry ; When I lower , sing not thou " hey - derry . " The man that liked is of me Let him likewise be liked of thee . That which I say in company See thou refell not openly . If ought I speak that likes not thee ...
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