 | Thomas N. Corns - Literary Criticism - 1993 - 340 pages
...unpleasant nature of the military conflict is accommodated and, in some ways, set aside by Lovelace: True; a new Mistresse now I chase, The first Foe in the Field; And with a stronger Faith imbrace A Sword, a Horse, a Shield. Carew at the end of 'To my friend GN from Wrest', as we have seen,... | |
 | Carl R. Woodring, James Shapiro - Literary Criticism - 1995 - 936 pages
...That from the nunnery Of thy chaste breast and quiet mind, To war and arms I fly. True; a new mistress now I chase. The first foe in the field; And with...this inconstancy is such, As you too shall adore; 10 I could not love thee (Dear) so much, Lov'd 1 not honour more. THE GRASSHOPPER Oh, thou that swing'... | |
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GOING TO THE WARS Tell me not, Sweet, I am unkind That from the nunnery Of thy chaste breast and quiet mind, To war and arms I fly. True, a new mistress now I chase, The first foe in the field; And with a stronger faith embrace A sword, a horse, a shield.... 
