Medulla Poetarum Romanorum Or, the Most Beautiful and Instructive Passages of the Roman Poets. Being a Collection, (Disposed under proper Heads,) Of such Descriptions, Allusions, Comparisons, Characters, and Sentiments, as may best serve to shew the Religion, Learning, Politicks, Arts, Customs, Opinions, Manners, and Circumstances of the Antients. With Translations of the same in English Verse. By Mr. Henry Baker |
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Winter.
See Frost. Seasons. Year.
Still slothful proves the Winter to the Swain.
'Tis then their Stores the Peasants oft employ
In mutual Feasts, and give a loose to Joy:
The genial Winter all their Minds prepares
To sprightly Mirth, and buries anxious Cares:
So joy the Sailors, every Danger past,
Safe in the Port the Ship, and crown'd the Mast.—
'Tis then their Stores the Peasants oft employ
In mutual Feasts, and give a loose to Joy:
The genial Winter all their Minds prepares
To sprightly Mirth, and buries anxious Cares:
So joy the Sailors, every Danger past,
Safe in the Port the Ship, and crown'd the Mast.—
The Fields unwrought then lie, unplow'd the Seas,
And Mars in Quarters, lies consign'd to Ease:
Rocks cleave with Frosts: and by the Cold opprest,
All Nature's Powers are stiffen'd into Rest.—
And Mars in Quarters, lies consign'd to Ease:
Rocks cleave with Frosts: and by the Cold opprest,
All Nature's Powers are stiffen'd into Rest.—
Mean while the Sun rolls round the circling Year,
And icy Winter, harsh with northern Winds,
Roughens the Sea.—
And icy Winter, harsh with northern Winds,
Roughens the Sea.—
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