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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Crossing by Ferry-boat that River there,
Deep also found, Pirats that shrouded were
Behind a Rock, man'd Barque with sturdy Train,
Strait Seiz'd on them; complaints were lost, in Vain.
Might Charm as vvell Tempestuons Storm as those
Rough Plund'rers of the Wave; nor could oppose.
By svvimming strait the Lord escap'd their Povv'r;
Some going to Cast over board that Hour
The Ladie's self, like Bulk diseas'd, espying
Small Box of Pearls, rich Diamonds there lying
(Grand Fees for Cure) their Captain tender-hearted
First Life allow'd, then skillful Hand imparted
(Choice Surgeon) towards her Health; withall design'd
That She should prove his Gallant Concubine.
Deep also found, Pirats that shrouded were
Behind a Rock, man'd Barque with sturdy Train,
Strait Seiz'd on them; complaints were lost, in Vain.
Might Charm as vvell Tempestuons Storm as those
Rough Plund'rers of the Wave; nor could oppose.
By svvimming strait the Lord escap'd their Povv'r;
Some going to Cast over board that Hour
The Ladie's self, like Bulk diseas'd, espying
Small Box of Pearls, rich Diamonds there lying
(Grand Fees for Cure) their Captain tender-hearted
First Life allow'd, then skillful Hand imparted
(Choice Surgeon) towards her Health; withall design'd
That She should prove his Gallant Concubine.
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