The Works of VirgilG. Bell, 1891 - 404 pages |
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... hath vouchsafed us this tranquillity ; for to me he shall always be a god ; a tender lamb from our folds shall often stain his altar [ with its blood ] . He per- mitted my heifers to range at large , as you see , and myself to play what ...
... hath vouchsafed us this tranquillity ; for to me he shall always be a god ; a tender lamb from our folds shall often stain his altar [ with its blood ] . He per- mitted my heifers to range at large , as you see , and myself to play what ...
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... hath raised its head as far above others , as the cypresses are wont among the limber shrubs.6 M. And what so great a reason had you to visit Rome ? T. Liberty ; which , though late , yet kindly looked upon me although indolent , after ...
... hath raised its head as far above others , as the cypresses are wont among the limber shrubs.6 M. And what so great a reason had you to visit Rome ? T. Liberty ; which , though late , yet kindly looked upon me although indolent , after ...
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... hath reduced us wretched citizens . for whom we have sown our fields . Now , Melibœus , graft your pear trees ; in order range your vines . Begone , my See ! 8 Hyblæan bees , from Hybla , a mountain of Sicily , celebrated for its ...
... hath reduced us wretched citizens . for whom we have sown our fields . Now , Melibœus , graft your pear trees ; in order range your vines . Begone , my See ! 8 Hyblæan bees , from Hybla , a mountain of Sicily , celebrated for its ...
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... hath possessed thee ? Half - pruned is thy vine on the leafy elm.10 Why rather triest thou not to weave , of osiers and pliant rush , some one at least of those implements which thy work requires . Thou wilt find another Alexis , if ...
... hath possessed thee ? Half - pruned is thy vine on the leafy elm.10 Why rather triest thou not to weave , of osiers and pliant rush , some one at least of those implements which thy work requires . Thou wilt find another Alexis , if ...
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... hath spread the grotto . ME . Amyntas alone in our mountains may vie with thee . Mo. What if the same should vie with Phoebus ' self in song ? ME . Begin you , Mopsus , first ; whether you are disposed to sing the passion of Phyllis ...
... hath spread the grotto . ME . Amyntas alone in our mountains may vie with thee . Mo. What if the same should vie with Phoebus ' self in song ? ME . Begin you , Mopsus , first ; whether you are disposed to sing the passion of Phyllis ...
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