Goldsmith, Oliver, 1728-1774 · Hildesheimer and Faulkner · leaf 45
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, … every pleasure rose; ■ • And kissed her thoughtless babes with many a tear,And clasped them close, in sorrow doubly dear;Whilst her fond husband strove to lend reliefIn all the silent manliness of grief.
Irish poetry -- 19th century · Etchings -- English
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