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...glorious court, where hourly I converse With the old sages and philosophers; And sometimes, for variety, 1 confer With kings and emperors, and weigh their counsels, Calling their victories, if unjustly got, Into a strict account, and in my fancy, Deface their ill-placed statues." Books, whilst being the link...

...Contain my books, the best companions, is To me a glorious court, where hourly, I Converse with old sages and philosophers ; And sometimes for variety,...Unto a strict account ; and in my fancy Deface their ill-plaocd statues. Can I then Part with such constant pleasures, to embrace Uncertain vanities ? No;...