The Works of Peter Pindar [i.e. John Wolcot] ... With a Copious Index. To which is prefixed Some Account of his Life. In Four Volumes |
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Thus, then, I rev'renc'd fogs in former days,
Because I worshipp'd kings; and though I cease
King-adoration, kings shall share my praise,
Although the gape of Wonder may decrease.
Because I worshipp'd kings; and though I cease
King-adoration, kings shall share my praise,
Although the gape of Wonder may decrease.
I star'd on kings as comets, with amaze:
But now a deal diminish'd is the blaze.
But now a deal diminish'd is the blaze.
Kings are mere tallow-candles, nine in ten,
Wanting a little snuffing now and then;
Harb'ring a thief that plays a dangerous game;
Which if we did not watch, and strait pursue,
The fat is in the fire! and then adieu
That grease so rich, the parent of the flame.
Wanting a little snuffing now and then;
Harb'ring a thief that plays a dangerous game;
Which if we did not watch, and strait pursue,
The fat is in the fire! and then adieu
That grease so rich, the parent of the flame.
Nay, worse event from this same thief appears!
The house, at times, is burnt about our ears.
The house, at times, is burnt about our ears.
Yet pray, sirs, take a king from Mister Pitt,
And calmly to the sov'reign's will submit;
And not, as ye have done, on madness border:
Nay, list to me, for oracles I tell—
Kings for the people may do very well,
Like candles and their thieves, when kept in order.
And calmly to the sov'reign's will submit;
And not, as ye have done, on madness border:
Nay, list to me, for oracles I tell—
Kings for the people may do very well,
Like candles and their thieves, when kept in order.
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