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Page 76
... never heard the nymphs to daunt , Or fright them from their hallowed haunt . There in close covert by some brook , Where no profaner eye may look , Hide me from Day's garish eye , While the bee with honied thigh , That at her flowery ...
... never heard the nymphs to daunt , Or fright them from their hallowed haunt . There in close covert by some brook , Where no profaner eye may look , Hide me from Day's garish eye , While the bee with honied thigh , That at her flowery ...
Page 191
... never , never , Scotia's realm desert ; But still the patriot , and the patriot bard , In bright succession raise , her ornament and guard . TO A MOUNTAIN DAISY . Wee , modest , crimson - tipped flower , Thou'st met me in an evil hour ...
... never , never , Scotia's realm desert ; But still the patriot , and the patriot bard , In bright succession raise , her ornament and guard . TO A MOUNTAIN DAISY . Wee , modest , crimson - tipped flower , Thou'st met me in an evil hour ...
Page 249
... never fail To find some reason why the poor deserve Their miseries ! -1s it idleness , I pray you , That brings the fever or the ague fit ? That makes the sick one's sickly appetite Turn at the dry bread and potato meal ? Is it idleness ...
... never fail To find some reason why the poor deserve Their miseries ! -1s it idleness , I pray you , That brings the fever or the ague fit ? That makes the sick one's sickly appetite Turn at the dry bread and potato meal ? Is it idleness ...
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