The Works of the English Poets: ButlerH. Hughs, 1779 |
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... Some hold the one , and fome the other , But , howfoe'er they make a pother , 20 25 30 The peregrinations are fo confiftent with his office and hu- mour , that they are no longer to be called fabulous or improbable . The fucceeding ...
... Some hold the one , and fome the other , But , howfoe'er they make a pother , 20 25 30 The peregrinations are fo confiftent with his office and hu- mour , that they are no longer to be called fabulous or improbable . The fucceeding ...
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... . His breeches were of rugged woollen , And had been at the fiege of Bullen ; To old King Harry fo well known , Some writers held they were his own : 310 Through Through they were lin'd with many a piece Of ammunition BUTLER'S POEM S.
... . His breeches were of rugged woollen , And had been at the fiege of Bullen ; To old King Harry fo well known , Some writers held they were his own : 310 Through Through they were lin'd with many a piece Of ammunition BUTLER'S POEM S.
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... some suppose , But a huge pair of round trunk hofe , In which he carry'd as much meat As he and all the knights could eat , 340 When laying by their swords and truncheons , 345 They took their breakfasts , or their nuncheons . But let ...
... some suppose , But a huge pair of round trunk hofe , In which he carry'd as much meat As he and all the knights could eat , 340 When laying by their swords and truncheons , 345 They took their breakfasts , or their nuncheons . But let ...
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... ( Some write ) to take his rider up ; So Hudibras's ( ' tis well known ) Would often do to fet him down . We shall not need to fay what lack Of leather was upon his back 440 ; For that was hidden under pad , And breech of Knight gall'd ...
... ( Some write ) to take his rider up ; So Hudibras's ( ' tis well known ) Would often do to fet him down . We shall not need to fay what lack Of leather was upon his back 440 ; For that was hidden under pad , And breech of Knight gall'd ...
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... Some call it Gifts , and fome New - light ; A liberal art , that cofts no pains Of study , industry , or brains . His wit was fent him for a token , 485 But in the carriage crack'd and broken ; Like commendation nine - pence crookt With ...
... Some call it Gifts , and fome New - light ; A liberal art , that cofts no pains Of study , industry , or brains . His wit was fent him for a token , 485 But in the carriage crack'd and broken ; Like commendation nine - pence crookt With ...
Términos y frases comunes
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Pasajes populares
Página 15 - For he was of that stubborn crew Of errant saints, whom all men grant To be the true church militant ; Such as do build their faith upon The holy text of pike and gun ; Decide all controversies by Infallible artillery ; And prove their doctrine orthodox By apostolic blows and knocks...
Página 6 - t has been held by many, that As Montaigne, playing with his cat, Complains she thought him but an ass, Much more she would Sir Hudibras.
Página 216 - March proudly to the river's side, And o'er the waves in triumph ride ; Like Dukes of Venice, who are said The Adriatic sea to wed ; And have a gentler wife than those For whom the state decrees those shows.
Página 6 - Tis plain enough he was no such; We grant, although he had much wit, He was very shy of using it; As being loth to wear it out. And therefore bore it not about, Unless on holy-days, or so, As men their best apparel do.
Página 14 - Although by woful proof we find They always leave a scar behind. He knew the seat of paradise, Could tell in what degree it lies: And, as he was disposed, could prove it, Below the moon, or else above it. What Adam dreamt of when his bride Came from her closet in his side: Whether the Devil tempted her By a...
Página 231 - But as a dog that turns the spit Bestirs himself, and plies his feet To climb the wheel, but all in vain, His own weight brings him down again: And still he's in the self-same place Where at his setting out he was...
Página 60 - For he was of that noble trade That demi-gods and heroes made, Slaughter, and knocking on the head...
Página 14 - For his Religion, it was fit To match his learning and his wit; 'Twas Presbyterian true blue; For he was of that stubborn crew Of errant saints, whom all men grant To be the true church militant...
Página 122 - In all the trade of war no feat Is nobler than a brave retreat : For those that run away, and fly, Take place at least o' the
Página 100 - AY me ! what perils do environ The man that meddles with cold iron ! What plaguy mischiefs and mishaps Do dog him still with after-claps...