The Canterbury Tales of Chaucer modernis'd by several hands. Publsh'd by Mr. Oggle |
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THE SQUIRE.
With him his Son, a sprightly Squire, and gay;Youthful and Blooming as the Month of May;
A fearless Lover, in a courtly Dress,
With curling Locks, just taken from the Press.
Of twenty Years he seem'd, well Shap'd and Tall,
Strong was his Make, his Port majestical.
The Army did his early Courage see
In Flanders, and in fertile Picardy.
He hop'd his Valour would all Forms remove,
And plead successfully its Master's Love.
His Vest with various Colours did abound,
Like flow'ry Meads, when Spring adorns the Ground.
Short was his Coat, the Sleeves were long and wide,
Well could he Sing, and Treats and Balls provide.
His fiery Steed he gracefully wou'd sit;
Love-Songs he made, not wholly void of Wit.
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Could draw a Mistress, or design a Town;
Love o'er his gentle Heart did so prevail,
He slept as little as the Nightingale.
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