Specimens of the early English poets [ed. by G. Ellis.]. To which is prefixed an historical sketch of the rise and progress of the English poetry and language. By G. Ellis, Volume 21801 |
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Page 48
... eyes , oft we by gleams of love , Have miss'd the ball , and got sight of our dame ; To bait her eyes which kept the leads above . The gravel ground , with sleeves tied on the helm , On foaming horse , with swords , and friendly hearts ...
... eyes , oft we by gleams of love , Have miss'd the ball , and got sight of our dame ; To bait her eyes which kept the leads above . The gravel ground , with sleeves tied on the helm , On foaming horse , with swords , and friendly hearts ...
Page 58
... eye , Needs must you with your handy - wark , Or salve my sore , or let me die . Of a contented Mind . WHEN all is done and said , In the end thus shall you find ; He most of all doth bathe in bliss , That hath a quiet mind . And clear ...
... eye , Needs must you with your handy - wark , Or salve my sore , or let me die . Of a contented Mind . WHEN all is done and said , In the end thus shall you find ; He most of all doth bathe in bliss , That hath a quiet mind . And clear ...
Page 69
... eyes Smileth a naked boy ; It would you all in heart suffice To see that lamp of joy . I think Nature hath lost the mould Where she her shape did take ; Or else I doubt if Nature could So fair a creature make . She may be well compared ...
... eyes Smileth a naked boy ; It would you all in heart suffice To see that lamp of joy . I think Nature hath lost the mould Where she her shape did take ; Or else I doubt if Nature could So fair a creature make . She may be well compared ...
Page 79
... eyes were red , and all fore - watch'd , 1 His face besprent " with tears ; It seem'd unhap had him long hatch'd , In midst of his despairs . His clothes were black , and also bare , As one forlorn was he ; Upon his head always he ware ...
... eyes were red , and all fore - watch'd , 1 His face besprent " with tears ; It seem'd unhap had him long hatch'd , In midst of his despairs . His clothes were black , and also bare , As one forlorn was he ; Upon his head always he ware ...
Page 110
... eye ! They never strive their wills to have , Their husband's love , nought else they crave , Vain tattle in them none can espy , I pray you ask them if I do lie ? The eagle , with his piercing eye , Shall burn and waste the mountains ...
... eye ! They never strive their wills to have , Their husband's love , nought else they crave , Vain tattle in them none can espy , I pray you ask them if I do lie ? The eagle , with his piercing eye , Shall burn and waste the mountains ...
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