And, certes,* in fair virtue's heavenly road, The cottage leaves the palace far behind. What is a lordling's pomp ? A cumbrous load, Disguising oft the wretch of human kind! The Odd Volume - Page 113by M. Corbett - 1827 - 375 pagesFull view - About this book
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