Go, let the diving negro seek For gems, hid in some forlorn creek : We all pearls scorn, Save what the dewy morn Congeals upon each little spire of grass, Which careless shepherds beat down as they pass : And gold ne'er here appears, Save what the yellow... The Academy - Página 301871Visualização completa - Sobre este livro
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...Upon the bait, but nevtr on the hook : Nor envy, 'less among The birds, for price of their sweet song. Go, let. the diving negro seek For gems, hid in some forlorn creek : We all pearls scorn, Sace what the dewy morn Congeals upon each little spire of grass, Which careless shepherds beat down... | |
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