 And scorn assumes compassion's doubtful mien, To warn me off from the encumbered scene. This must not be ; — and higher duties crave Some space between the theatre and the grave, That, like the Roman in the Capitol, I may adjust my mantle ere I fall...  Bridal of Triermain. Minor poems - Page 306by Walter Scott - 1900Full view - About this book
 | 1817 - 482 pages
...are my last. But years steal on, and higher duties crave Some space between the theatre and grave; That, like the Roman in the capitol, I may adjust...an ancient favourite in your hearts; Not quite to fce forgotten, even when You look on better actors—younger men: And if your bosoms own this kindly... | |
 | 1817 - 728 pages
...last. But years steal on ; — and higher duties crave [grave ; Some space between the theatre and the That, like the Roman in the Capitol, — I may adjust...Adieu ! while yet some well-graced parts May fix an ancit-nt fav'rite in your hearts, Not quite to be forgotten, even when You look on better Actors, younger... | |
 | 1817 - 670 pages
...scene. " This must not be ;" — and higher dutiei crave Some space between the theatre and grave; That, like the Roman in the Capitol, I may adjust...must be my own. Here, then, adieu ! while yet some wellgrac'd parts May fix an ancient favourite in your hearts, Not quite to be forgotten, even when... | |
 | 1817 - 710 pages
...last. lint years steal on j — and higher duties crave [grave ; Some space between the theatre and the That, like the Roman In the Capitol, I may adjust...: My life's brief act in public service flown. The l;is! , the closing scene, must be my own. Here, then, Adieu 1 while yet some well-graced parts May... | |
 | 1817 - 254 pages
.... • * But years steal on ; — and higher duties crave Some space between die theatre and grave ; That, like the Roman in the Capitol, I may adjust my mantle ere I fall : My life's brief act ih public service flown, The last, the closing scene, must" be my own. Here, then, adieu ! while yet... | |
 | 1817 - 236 pages
...higher duties crave Some space between the theatre and grave ; That, like the Roman in the Capitol, [ may adjust my mantle ere I fall : My life's brief act in public service flown, The last, the dosing scene, must be my own. Here, then, adieu ! while yet some well-graced parts May fix an ancient... | |
 | 1817 - 506 pages
...and all their charms arc your's ! O favour' d Land ! Some space between the theatre and the grave; That, like the Roman, in the Capitol, I may adjust my mantle e'er I fall : My life's brief act in public service flown, The l.-it the closing scene, must be my... | |
 | sir Walter Scott (bart.) - 1820 - 268 pages
...scene. This must not be j — and higher duties crave Some space between the theatre and the grave ) 9 That, like the Roman in the Capitol, I may adjust...parts May fix an ancient favourite in your hearts, Is Not quite to be forgotten, even when You look on better actors, younger men : And if your bosoms... | |
 | Walter Scott - 1820 - 476 pages
...encumber'd scene. This must not be j-^-and higher duties crave Some space between the theatre and the grave, That like the Roman in. the Capitol, I may adjust my mantle ere I fall : 15 My life's brief act in public service flown, The last, the closing scene, must be my own. Here,... | |
 | William Oxberry - 1821 - 378 pages
...are my last. But years steal on, and higher duties crave Some space between the theatre and grave ; That, like the Roman in the Capitol, I may adjust...while yet some well-graced parts May fix an ancient fav'rite in your hearts, Not quite to be forgotten, even when You look on better actors, younger men... | |
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