British Anthologies, Volume 10Edward Arber H. Frowde, 1901 - English poetry |
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... side , To make his balance true . Then , over all , that he might be Equipped from top to toe , His long red cloak , well brushed and neat , He manfully did throw . Now , see him , mounted once again Upon his 4 William Cowper .
... side , To make his balance true . Then , over all , that he might be Equipped from top to toe , His long red cloak , well brushed and neat , He manfully did throw . Now , see him , mounted once again Upon his 4 William Cowper .
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Edward Arber. Now , see him , mounted once again Upon his nimble steed , Full slowly pacing o'er the stones , With caution and good heed . But , finding soon a smoother road Beneath his well - shod feet , The snorting beast began to trot ...
Edward Arber. Now , see him , mounted once again Upon his nimble steed , Full slowly pacing o'er the stones , With caution and good heed . But , finding soon a smoother road Beneath his well - shod feet , The snorting beast began to trot ...
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... he did ride . ' Stop ! Stop ! JOHN GILPIN ! Here's the house ! ' They all at once did cry , ' The dinner waits ; and we are tired ! ' Said GILPIN , ' So am I ! ' But , ah ! his horse was not a whit 7 William Cowper .
... he did ride . ' Stop ! Stop ! JOHN GILPIN ! Here's the house ! ' They all at once did cry , ' The dinner waits ; and we are tired ! ' Said GILPIN , ' So am I ! ' But , ah ! his horse was not a whit 7 William Cowper .
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... once inattentive appear ! And lastly , when summoned to drink to my Flame , Let her guess , why I never once mention her name ; Though herself and the woman I love are the same ! HUMAN FRAILTY . WEAK and irresolute is Man ! The purpose ...
... once inattentive appear ! And lastly , when summoned to drink to my Flame , Let her guess , why I never once mention her name ; Though herself and the woman I love are the same ! HUMAN FRAILTY . WEAK and irresolute is Man ! The purpose ...
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... : But , though I less deplored thee , ne'er forgot ! Where once we dwelt , our name is heard no more ! Children not thine have trod my Nurs'ry floor ; And where the Gardner , ROBIN , day by day BRIT . ANTH . X. 17 C William Cowper .
... : But , though I less deplored thee , ne'er forgot ! Where once we dwelt , our name is heard no more ! Children not thine have trod my Nurs'ry floor ; And where the Gardner , ROBIN , day by day BRIT . ANTH . X. 17 C William Cowper .
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