Lyra Elegantiarum: A Collection of Some of the Best Specimens of Vers de Société and Vers D'occasion in the English Language by Deceased Authors |
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... TREE . WILLY . How now , shepherd , what means that ? Why that willow in thy hat ? Why thy scarfs of red and yellow , Turn'd to branches of green willow ? CUDDY . They are changed , and so am I ; Sorrows live , but pleasures die ...
... TREE . WILLY . How now , shepherd , what means that ? Why that willow in thy hat ? Why thy scarfs of red and yellow , Turn'd to branches of green willow ? CUDDY . They are changed , and so am I ; Sorrows live , but pleasures die ...
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... tree . WILLY . Shepherd , be advised by me , Cast off grief and willow - tree ; For thy griefs bring her content , She is pleased if thou lament . CUDDY . Herdsman , I'll be ruled by thee , There lie grief and willow - tree ; Henceforth ...
... tree . WILLY . Shepherd , be advised by me , Cast off grief and willow - tree ; For thy griefs bring her content , She is pleased if thou lament . CUDDY . Herdsman , I'll be ruled by thee , There lie grief and willow - tree ; Henceforth ...
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... trees , her cage a pleasant grove . My soul is free as ambient air , Which doth my outward parts include ; Whilst loyal thoughts do still repair T'accompany my solitude . What tho ' they do with chains my body bind , My king alone can ...
... trees , her cage a pleasant grove . My soul is free as ambient air , Which doth my outward parts include ; Whilst loyal thoughts do still repair T'accompany my solitude . What tho ' they do with chains my body bind , My king alone can ...
Page 57
... trees in summer yield him shade , Blest , who can unconcern'dly find In winter , fire . Hours , days , and years slide soft away In health of body , peace of mind , Quiet by day , Sound sleep by night ; study and ease Together mix'd ...
... trees in summer yield him shade , Blest , who can unconcern'dly find In winter , fire . Hours , days , and years slide soft away In health of body , peace of mind , Quiet by day , Sound sleep by night ; study and ease Together mix'd ...
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... Before such pursuers the chaste virgin flies : And as Ovid so sweetly in parable told , We harden like trees , and like rivers grow cold . Lady Mary W. Montague . CIV . THE merchant , to secure his treasure , 70 LYRA ELEGANTIARUM .
... Before such pursuers the chaste virgin flies : And as Ovid so sweetly in parable told , We harden like trees , and like rivers grow cold . Lady Mary W. Montague . CIV . THE merchant , to secure his treasure , 70 LYRA ELEGANTIARUM .
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