Various pieces in verse and prose By the late Nathaniel Cotton. Many of which were never before published. In two volumes |
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On Mr. Sibley, Of Studham.
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Various pieces in verse and prose | ||
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On Mr. Sibley, Of Studham.
Here lies an honest man! without pretenceTo more than prudence, and to common sense;
Who knew no vanity, disguise, nor art,
Who scorn'd all language foreign to the heart.
Diffusive as the light his bounty spread,
Cloath'd were the naked, and the hungry fed.
“These be his honours!” honours that disclaim
The blazon'd scutcheon, and the herald's fame!
Honours! which boast defiance to the grave,
Where, spite of Anstis, rots the garter'd knave.
Various pieces in verse and prose | ||