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The poetical and dramatic works of Sir Charles Sedley

Collected and Edited from the Old Editions: With a preface on the text, explanatory and textual notes, an appendix containing works of doubtful authenticity, and a bibliography: By V. de Sola Pinto

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Thou Child! when born from the neglected Earth
Choice Herbs and Flowers shall derive their Birth,
With voluntary speed, She-Goats shall come,
Their Udders stretch'd with Milk undriven home,
And wand'ring Herds (no careful Keepers near)
Securely feed, nor the grown Lions fear.