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A Metrical History of England

Or, Recollections, in Rhyme, Of some of the most prominent Features in our National Chronology, from the Landing of Julius Caesar to the Commencement of the Regency, in 1812. In Two Volumes ... By Thomas Dibdin

Dibdin, Thomas (1771-1841)

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Onslow, who long had fill'd St. Stephen's chair,
Retires, of years and honors plenum;
So firm, yet mild, his office did he bear,
That, in debate, no wranglers dare
Proceed if once he stepp'd between 'em.