The Grecian Story Being an Historical Poem, in Five Books. To which is Annex'd The Grove: Consisting of Divers Shorter Poems upon several Subjects. By J. H. [i.e. John Harington] |
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Dinner dispatch'd, more comfortable Meal
Remember'd scarce, Clermanthe pleas'd so well,
Whilst homely Walls surround; may represent,
The Mind does yield 'bove th' outward Form content,
World's Gaudy store: strong proof whereof imparted
(Base for their Rank) th' Host, Hostess chearful hearted:
Thirsander pray'd, since still She seem'd inclin'd
To Drousiness, on Lighter Meat had din'd,
She would again repose more calmly there,
Two hours perchance; since should next Morning bear
That second Task, way twenty Miles, begun
(So weak of late) with th' Early Rising Sun.
All leave the Room, Orsamnes wal'd above;
Thirsander then found th' Host good Agent prove.
For Hackney Coach; quarter past Four, (day-light)
Which he bespake; well pay'd Himself that Night.
Remember'd scarce, Clermanthe pleas'd so well,
Whilst homely Walls surround; may represent,
The Mind does yield 'bove th' outward Form content,
World's Gaudy store: strong proof whereof imparted
(Base for their Rank) th' Host, Hostess chearful hearted:
Thirsander pray'd, since still She seem'd inclin'd
To Drousiness, on Lighter Meat had din'd,
She would again repose more calmly there,
Two hours perchance; since should next Morning bear
That second Task, way twenty Miles, begun
(So weak of late) with th' Early Rising Sun.
All leave the Room, Orsamnes wal'd above;
Thirsander then found th' Host good Agent prove.
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Which he bespake; well pay'd Himself that Night.
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