Cupid turned volunteer In a series of prints, designed by Her Royal Highness the Princess Elizabeth; and Engraved by W. N. Gardiner: With poetical illustrations by Thomas Park |
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SURVEYS THE TARGET. |
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SURVEYS THE TARGET.
But passive fervour is not allThe champions of their country need:—
How to direct the fated ball
With steady and effective heed;
In serried phalanx to advance
Against a death-devoted band,
To level well the couching lance
The shock of legions to withstand;
By veteran arts of practis'd skill
That valour may its force increase,
To daunt the menacers of ill,
To foil the murderers of peace,
Are tasks of still superior claim:—
Hence tow'rd the target's circled lines
Young Love his quicken'd step inclines,
And tries to fire with no erratic aim.
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