Specimens of the early English poets [ed. by G. Ellis.]. To which is prefixed an historical sketch of the rise and progress of the English poetry and language. By G. Ellis, Volume 21801 |
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... honour than emolument . After the death of James V. in 1542 , he is said to have enjoyed a degree of favour with the earl of Arran ; but having been deprived of this by means of a court intrigue , he retired to his country seat , where ...
... honour than emolument . After the death of James V. in 1542 , he is said to have enjoyed a degree of favour with the earl of Arran ; but having been deprived of this by means of a court intrigue , he retired to his country seat , where ...
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... honour and mine : " But now he goes another gait , 3 “ And has no eye to my estate , 4 " Which does me all this pyne.5 " It does me pyne that I may prove , " That makis me thus mourning mo.- " My love he loves another love , " Alas ...
... honour and mine : " But now he goes another gait , 3 “ And has no eye to my estate , 4 " Which does me all this pyne.5 " It does me pyne that I may prove , " That makis me thus mourning mo.- " My love he loves another love , " Alas ...
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... honour of his Geraldine , and at another exhibited at Windsor , in the king's presence , in 1540. He served with great distinction in his father's army , which marched against the Scots in 1542 , and contributed , by his skill and ...
... honour of his Geraldine , and at another exhibited at Windsor , in the king's presence , in 1540. He served with great distinction in his father's army , which marched against the Scots in 1542 , and contributed , by his skill and ...
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... in that head , What virtues rare were temper'd in that breast : Honour the place that such a jewel bred , And kiss the ground whereas the corpse doth rest ! - • Companion . The means to attain happy Life . [ Translated from [ 50 ]
... in that head , What virtues rare were temper'd in that breast : Honour the place that such a jewel bred , And kiss the ground whereas the corpse doth rest ! - • Companion . The means to attain happy Life . [ Translated from [ 50 ]
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... , quinces , and such , With sirops , that easeth the sickly so much . Ask Medicus ' counsel , ere medecine ye make , And honour that man for necessity's sake . Though thousands hate physick , because of the cost , [ 116 ]
... , quinces , and such , With sirops , that easeth the sickly so much . Ask Medicus ' counsel , ere medecine ye make , And honour that man for necessity's sake . Though thousands hate physick , because of the cost , [ 116 ]
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