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" Away went hat and wig; He little dreamt when he set out, Of running such a rig. The wind did blow, the cloak did fly, Like streamer long and gay, Till, loop and button failing both, At last it flew away. Then might all people well discern The bottles... "
The Works of Cowper and Thomson: Including Many Letters and Poems Never ... - Page 127
by William Cowper - 1832 - 537 pages
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Satirical,humourous & Familiar Pieces: Prose [No] 1-[2?].

1795 - 94 pages
...dreamt, when he sat out, Of running such a rig. The wind did blow, the cloak did fly, Like streamer long and gay, 'Till loop and button failing both,...been said or sung. The dogs did bark, the children screaru'J, Up flew the windows all ; And ev'ry soul cried out, Well done! m As loud as he could bawl....
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Poems, Volume 2

William Cowper - English poetry - 1800 - 438 pages
...dreamt, when he set out, Of running such a rig! The wind did blow, the cloak did fly, Like streamer long and gay, Till, loop and button failing both,...been said or sung. The dogs did bark, the children scream'd, Up flew the windows all ; And ev'ry soul cried out — Well done! As loud as he could bawl....
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Beauties of Cowper: To which are Prefixed, a Life of the Author and ...

William Cowper - English poetry - 1801 - 280 pages
...dreamt, when he set out,. Of running such a rig ! The wind did blow, the cloak did fly, Like streamer long and gay, Till, loop and button failing both,...been said or sung. The dogs did bark, the children scream'd, Up flow the windows all; And ev'ry soul cried out — Well done ! As loud as he could bawl....
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The Poetical Works of William Cowper: Of the Inner Temple, Esq, Volume 3

William Cowper - English poetry - 1806 - 226 pages
...dreamt when he set out, Of running such a rig. The wind did blow, the cloak did fly, Like streamer long and gay, Till loop and button failing both, At...loud as he could bawl. Away went Gilpin — who but he ? His fame soon spread He carries weight ! he rides a race ! 'Tis for a thousand pound ! And still,...
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Poems, Volume 1

William Cowper - English poetry - 1806 - 478 pages
...dreamt when he set out, Of running such a rig. The wind did blow, the cloak did fly, Like streamer long and gay, Till, loop and button failing both,...loud as he could bawl. Away went Gilpin — who but he? His fame soon spread around; He carries weight ! he rides a race ! 'Tis for a thousand pound !...
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Poems, Volume 1

William Cowper - 1806 - 316 pages
...blow, the cloak did fly, Like streamer long and gay, Till, loop and button failing both, At last it Sew away. Then might all people well discern . The bottles...flew the windows all; And every soul cried out, Well don* ' As loud as he could bawl. Away went Gilpin — who but he? His fame soon spread around, He carries...
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The Poetical Preceptor; Or, A Collection of Select Pieces of Poetry ...

English poetry - 1806 - 408 pages
...dreamt, when he set out, Of running such a rig. The wind did blow, the cloak did fly, Like streamer long and gay, 'Till loop and button failing both,...had slung ; A bottle swinging at each. side, As hath be^n said or sung. The dogs did bark, the children scream'd, Up flew the windows all 5 And ev'ry soul...
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Poems, Volume 1

William Cowper - 1806 - 310 pages
...dreamt when he set out. Of running such a rig. The wind did blow, the cloak did fly, Like streamer long and gay, Till, loop and button failing both,...bottles he had slung; A bottle swinging at each side,. A* hath been said or sung. The dogs did bark, the children screamed, Up flew the windows all.; And...
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Poems, Volume 1

William Cowper - 1808 - 330 pages
...neck or naught ; Away went hat and wig !— He little dreamt when he set out Of running such a rig ! Till loop and. button failing both? At last it flew...been said or sung. The dogs did bark, the children sen.am' J, Up flew the windows all ; And every soul cried ont — Well done J As loud as he could bawl....
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Poems, Volume 1

William Cowper - English poetry - 1808 - 360 pages
...dreamt, when he set out,] Of running such a rig. The wind did blow, the cloak did fly, Like streamer long and gay, Till, loop and button failing both,...he had slung ; A bottle swinging at each side, As bath been said or sung. The dogs did bark, the children scream'd, Up flew the windows all ; And ev'ry...
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