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 60
e Influence, and extendsIts wish to Earths remotest ends :Nay, if its fierce, subduing Sword,Like that of Macedonias Lord,Should make th affrighted world turn paleAnd many a nation weep and wail,Would weep itself, when all was won,For other realms to be undone. Tis strange, alas, tis wondrous… … ENGLISH DANCE OF DEATH 43 Or if attaind, that in an hourFate may not by its deadly powerDestroy the labours of his pride,And lay him breathless by their side. The man to whom is handed downThrough many an age the regal crown,And bears within his scepterd handThe power a nation to command,Possesses,…
Dance of death
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