Fret not thyself, thou glittering child of pride, That a poor Villager inspires my strain ; With thee let pageantry and Power abide : The gentle Muses haunt the sylvan reign ; Where through wild groves at eve the lonely swain, Enraptured roams, to gaze... Conduct is fate [by lady C.S.M. Bury]. - Page 121by lady Charlotte Susan M. Bury - 1822Full view - About this book
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...reign : Where through wild groves at eve the lonely swain Enraptured roams, to gaze on Nature's charms. They hate the sensual, and scorn the vain, The parasite...Nor him whose sordid soul the love of gold alarms. V. Though richest hues the peacock's plumes adorn, Yet horror screams from his discordant throat. Rise,... | |
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| Health - 1802 - 302 pages
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| James Beattie - 1803 - 190 pages
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| 1806 - 184 pages
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