The Canons of Criticism and Glossary Being A Supplement to Mr. Warburton's Edition of Shakespear ... The Sixth Edition, with Additions [with] The Trial of the Letter y, alias Y, and Sonnets [by Thomas Edwards] |
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To the M. H. the ------
Lady, whose fair approof I wish should give
A glorious sanction to whate'er I write;
Since what your well-pois'd judgment marks with white
Secure from envy will to ages live;
A glorious sanction to whate'er I write;
Since what your well-pois'd judgment marks with white
Secure from envy will to ages live;
So may I in this arduous emprise thrive,
As I not follow in the chase for spite;
But led by Love of True, and Fit, and Right,
In which good cause each gentle breast should strive:
As I not follow in the chase for spite;
But led by Love of True, and Fit, and Right,
In which good cause each gentle breast should strive:
While I with hasard of my own good name
Like Calidore pursue the Blatant Beast
In dear defense of Ladies' honest fame,
Which his foul mouth profanely taints with blame;
Let me, howe'er with dread and dangers press'd,
Enjoy the smiles of ev'ry virtuous dame.
Like Calidore pursue the Blatant Beast
In dear defense of Ladies' honest fame,
Which his foul mouth profanely taints with blame;
Let me, howe'er with dread and dangers press'd,
Enjoy the smiles of ev'ry virtuous dame.
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