Lang, Andrew, 1844-1912, Ford, H. J. (Henry Justice), 1860-1941, ill, Speed, Lancelot, 1860-1931, ill · New York, Longmans, Green and co. · leaf 164
n sings ; There under ebon shades, and low-browd rocks A.S ragged as thy locks.In dark Cimmerian desert ever dwell. But come, thou Goddess fair and free.In heaven yclept Euphrosyne,And by men, heart-easing Mirth,Whom lovely Venus at a birthWith two sister Graces moreTo iv3-crowned Bacchus bore :Or… … Filld her with thee, a daughter fair,So buxom, blithe, and debonair. Haste thee, Nymph, and bring with theeJest, and youthful jollity, 146 LALLEGBO Quips, and cranks, and wanton wiles,Nods, and becks, and wreathed smilesSuch as hang on Hebes cheek,And love to live in dimple sleek;Sport that…
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