The english dance of death, from the designs of Thomas Rowlandson. With metrical illus. by the author of "Doctor Syntaz" (1903)
Combe, William, 1742-1823, Rowlandson, Thomas, 1756-1827 (illus.) · New York Appleton · leaf 123
d,Is a disease, we may be sure,That Death can be the only cure.Hence the various forms that waitImpatient at Deaths rugged gate.But happy, oh thrice happy theyWho do not hasten on their way;Nor wish to go, nor strive to stay.But with a steady patience bearTh allotted weight of human care;And… … ENGLISH DANCE OF DEATH 91 THE FIRE AMONG the Perils that attendOur life, and oft produce its end,The Elements, each passing hour,Display their all-alarming power.—Fate waves his spear, th infected airFills wide-spread regions with despair;And Pestilence, with deadly breath,Makes them one dismal…
Dance of death
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