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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Stag being run down, which did Life's course conclude,
Through noise of Horns his Funeral ensu'd,
The Huntsmen's tuneful Peal; whilst Partner-sound
Both Woods and Rocks, sent Ecchoes far, rebound:
Cool, pleasant Creams were brought that Evening-hour,
By Silvan Servitors, long cover'd Bow'r
Well furnished, most dainty Fruits and Wine;
Clear Cornets too their warbling strains combine,
Perch'd on the Top thereof; in Rural Dance
Those Silvans Masquer-like (for close) advance.
Through noise of Horns his Funeral ensu'd,
The Huntsmen's tuneful Peal; whilst Partner-sound
Both Woods and Rocks, sent Ecchoes far, rebound:
Cool, pleasant Creams were brought that Evening-hour,
By Silvan Servitors, long cover'd Bow'r
Well furnished, most dainty Fruits and Wine;
Clear Cornets too their warbling strains combine,
Perch'd on the Top thereof; in Rural Dance
Those Silvans Masquer-like (for close) advance.
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