Poems ...W. Scott, 1885 - 334 pages |
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Page 124
... fame ( howe'er deserved ) Long held , and scarcely disengaged at last . But now with pleasant pace , a cleanlier road I mean to tread . I feel myself at large , Courageous , and refresh'd for future toil , If toil await me , or if ...
... fame ( howe'er deserved ) Long held , and scarcely disengaged at last . But now with pleasant pace , a cleanlier road I mean to tread . I feel myself at large , Courageous , and refresh'd for future toil , If toil await me , or if ...
Page 129
... of poetic fame ! Th ' ambition of one meaner far , whose pow'rs Presuming an attempt not less sublime , Pant for the praise of dressing to the taste a - d - a Of critic appetite , no sordid fare , A cucumber THE TASK . 129.
... of poetic fame ! Th ' ambition of one meaner far , whose pow'rs Presuming an attempt not less sublime , Pant for the praise of dressing to the taste a - d - a Of critic appetite , no sordid fare , A cucumber THE TASK . 129.
Page 249
... fame . From her sweet brow to chase the gloom of care , To check the tear that dims the beaming eye , To bid her heart the rising sigh forbear , And flush her orient cheek with brighter joy , In that dear breast soft sympathy to move ...
... fame . From her sweet brow to chase the gloom of care , To check the tear that dims the beaming eye , To bid her heart the rising sigh forbear , And flush her orient cheek with brighter joy , In that dear breast soft sympathy to move ...
Contents
On a Plant of VirginsBower | 6 |
INTRODUCTORY NOTICE | 7 |
To my Cousin | 31 |
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