Goldsmith, Oliver, 1728-1774 · Hildesheimer and Faulkner · leaf 21
s And,as a bird each fond endearment tries, _Xo tempt its new-fledged offspring to the skies. Thus to relieve the wretched was his pride,And een his failings leaned to virtues side;But in his duty prompt at every call,He watched and wept, he prayed and felt for all; And, as a bird each fond…
Irish poetry -- 19th century · Etchings -- English
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