Medulla Poetarum Romanorum Or, the Most Beautiful and Instructive Passages of the Roman Poets. Being a Collection, (Disposed under proper Heads,) Of such Descriptions, Allusions, Comparisons, Characters, and Sentiments, as may best serve to shew the Religion, Learning, Politicks, Arts, Customs, Opinions, Manners, and Circumstances of the Antients. With Translations of the same in English Verse. By Mr. Henry Baker |
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My Fortune might I form at Will,
My Canvas Zephyrs soft should fill
With gentle Breath, left ruder Gales
Crack the Main-Yard, or burst the Sails.
By Winds that temperately blow,
The Bark should pass secure and slow:
Nor scare me, leaning on her Side,
But smoothly cleave th' unruffled Tide.—
My Canvas Zephyrs soft should fill
With gentle Breath, left ruder Gales
Crack the Main-Yard, or burst the Sails.
By Winds that temperately blow,
The Bark should pass secure and slow:
Nor scare me, leaning on her Side,
But smoothly cleave th' unruffled Tide.—
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