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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The unfortunate Peter lamenteth the Loss of an important Ode by Rats—He prayeth devoutly for the Rats.
Hiatus
maxime deflendus!
I've lost an Ode of charming praise;
From like misfortune, Heav'n defend us!
The sweetest of my lyric lays!
Where many a youthful artist shone with fame,
Like his own pictures in a fine gilt frame.
I've lost an Ode of charming praise;
From like misfortune, Heav'n defend us!
The sweetest of my lyric lays!
Where many a youthful artist shone with fame,
Like his own pictures in a fine gilt frame.
Perdition catch the roguish rats!
Their trembling limbs shall fill the maws of cats,
Were I to be their sole adviser:
Vermin! like trunk-makers, kings, pastry-cooks,
Dealing in legions of delightful books,
Yet, with the learning, not a whit the wiser.
Thank G*d! the Ode unto Myself they spar'd:
And, lo! the labour of the lucky bard.
Their trembling limbs shall fill the maws of cats,
Were I to be their sole adviser:
Vermin! like trunk-makers, kings, pastry-cooks,
Dealing in legions of delightful books,
Yet, with the learning, not a whit the wiser.
Thank G*d! the Ode unto Myself they spar'd:
And, lo! the labour of the lucky bard.
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