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 31801 |
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... stay , But , ere she wakes , hies thence apace . Scarce was he gone when she awakes , And spies the shepherd standing by , Her bended bow in haste she takes , And at the simple swain let fly . Forth flew the shaft , and pierc'd his ...
... stay , But , ere she wakes , hies thence apace . Scarce was he gone when she awakes , And spies the shepherd standing by , Her bended bow in haste she takes , And at the simple swain let fly . Forth flew the shaft , and pierc'd his ...
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... stay not long , but come , my dear , " And knit our marriage knot ; " Each hour a day , each month a year , " Thou know'st I think , God wot . " Delay not then , like worldly men , " Good works till wither'd age : " ' Bove other things ...
... stay not long , but come , my dear , " And knit our marriage knot ; " Each hour a day , each month a year , " Thou know'st I think , God wot . " Delay not then , like worldly men , " Good works till wither'd age : " ' Bove other things ...
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English poets George Ellis. I thought to move this dame to love , But she was gone already : Wherefore I pray , that those who stay May find their loves as steady ! PHINEAS FLETCHER , Cousin to the celebrated dramatic writer , [ 41 ]
English poets George Ellis. I thought to move this dame to love , But she was gone already : Wherefore I pray , that those who stay May find their loves as steady ! PHINEAS FLETCHER , Cousin to the celebrated dramatic writer , [ 41 ]
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English poets George Ellis. SONG . [ In a Masque . ] YE should stay longer if we durst- Away . Alas , that he that first Gave time wild wings to fly away , Has now no power to make him stay ! And though these games must needs be play'd ...
English poets George Ellis. SONG . [ In a Masque . ] YE should stay longer if we durst- Away . Alas , that he that first Gave time wild wings to fly away , Has now no power to make him stay ! And though these games must needs be play'd ...
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... stay to hear thy plight ; If one , whose grief even reach of thought transcends , Who ne'er , not in a dream , did taste delight , May thee importune , who like case pretends , And seems to joy in woe , in woe's despight ; Tell me ...
... stay to hear thy plight ; If one , whose grief even reach of thought transcends , Who ne'er , not in a dream , did taste delight , May thee importune , who like case pretends , And seems to joy in woe , in woe's despight ; Tell me ...
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