Goldsmith, Oliver, 1728-1774 · Hildesheimer and Faulkner · leaf 44
g dayThat called them from their native walks away;When the poor exiles,every pleasure past,Hung round the bowers, and fondly looked their last,And took a long farewell, and wished in vainFor seats like these beyond the western main;And shuddering still to face the distant deep,Returnd and wept,… … His lovely daughter, lovelier in her tears,The fond companion of his helpless years,Silent went next, neglectful of her charms,And left a lovers for a fathers arms.With louder plaints the mother spoke her woes,
Irish poetry -- 19th century · Etchings -- English
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