Select Works of the British Poets: With Biographical and Critical Prefaces, Volume 2John Aikin |
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... stood prepar'd to die ; For her he boldly stood alone ; For her he oft expos'd his own . Two kingdoms , just as faction led , Had set a price upon his head ; But not a traitor could be found , To sell him for six hundred pound . " Had ...
... stood prepar'd to die ; For her he boldly stood alone ; For her he oft expos'd his own . Two kingdoms , just as faction led , Had set a price upon his head ; But not a traitor could be found , To sell him for six hundred pound . " Had ...
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... stood fasten'd to a joist , But with the upside down , to show Its inclination for below : In vain ; for a superior force , Applied at bottom , stops its course ; Doom'd ever in suspense to dwell , " Tis now no kettle , but a bell . A ...
... stood fasten'd to a joist , But with the upside down , to show Its inclination for below : In vain ; for a superior force , Applied at bottom , stops its course ; Doom'd ever in suspense to dwell , " Tis now no kettle , but a bell . A ...
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... stood mute , And , tamely prudent , gave up the dispute , Elihu , with the decent warmth of youth , Boldly stood forth the advocate of Truth ; Confuted Falsehood , and disabled Pride , Whilst baffled Age stood snarling at his side . The ...
... stood mute , And , tamely prudent , gave up the dispute , Elihu , with the decent warmth of youth , Boldly stood forth the advocate of Truth ; Confuted Falsehood , and disabled Pride , Whilst baffled Age stood snarling at his side . The ...
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