Poems ...W. Scott, 1885 - 334 pages |
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Page 13
... pass an examination at the bar of the House , and the pros- pect of this so alarmed him , that his health broke down altogether . He went to Margate for change and relaxation , and somewhat recovered his spirits , But when he had ...
... pass an examination at the bar of the House , and the pros- pect of this so alarmed him , that his health broke down altogether . He went to Margate for change and relaxation , and somewhat recovered his spirits , But when he had ...
Page 208
... pass my lips no more ! Thy maidens , grieved themselves at my concern , Oft gave me promise of thy quick return ; What ardently I wished , I long believed , And , disappointed still , was still deceived ; By expectation every day ...
... pass my lips no more ! Thy maidens , grieved themselves at my concern , Oft gave me promise of thy quick return ; What ardently I wished , I long believed , And , disappointed still , was still deceived ; By expectation every day ...
Page 265
... pass and die . How ? -shall the face of Nature then be plough'd Into deep wrinkles , and shall years at last On the great parent fix a sterile curse ? Shall even she confess old age , and halt , And , palsy - smitten , shake her starry ...
... pass and die . How ? -shall the face of Nature then be plough'd Into deep wrinkles , and shall years at last On the great parent fix a sterile curse ? Shall even she confess old age , and halt , And , palsy - smitten , shake her starry ...
Contents
On a Plant of VirginsBower | 6 |
INTRODUCTORY NOTICE | 7 |
To my Cousin | 31 |
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