Horace in London: CONSISTING OF IMITATIONS OF THE FIRST TWO BOOKS OF THE ODES OF HORACE.John Miller and John Ballantyne and Company, 1813 - 173 páginas |
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Página 10 - Jack ? Oh, there they sit ! They smile, they nod, I'll go my ways, And order round poor Billy's chaise, To join them in the pit. And now, good gentlefolks, I go To join mamma, and see the show ; So, bidding you adieu, I curtsey, like a pretty miss, And if you'll blow to me a kiss, I'll blow a kiss to you.
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Página 54 - Yes, Higginbottom did aspire (His fireman's soul was all on fire), His brother chief to save; But ah ! his reckless generous ire Served but to share his grave ! Mid blazing beams and scalding streams...
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