The Floating Island A Tragi-Comedy |
To the University, Before whom it was afterwards acted.
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To the University, Before whom it was afterwards acted.
Which is more waving, yonder Sea, or Land,Or Passions dwelling there, we doubt; but stand
Here firm and safe; for blustring Tempests there
We see in every eye, fair clearnesse here.
The Sun and Moon, more out of sight then minde,
Have for our comfort left these Stars behinde.
We hope to finde Spectatours, and we may,
For you'l not act the Humours of the Play;
Or fret at Passions e're you read them calm'd
In the next word. Your stomacks feele no Qualm
Rising through smell of rude Philosophy:
Nor shall you finde much more then to descry
An Academick Birth. The Royal race
Of Austria thinks the swelling lip a grace,
And would not lose that mark by which 'tis known;
Men love the Blot which proves the Childe their own.
Whether you come to see a Play or hear,
Whether your censure sit in th' Eye or Eare,
Phancy or Judgement, Carelesse of Event
We aime at Service; cannot misse th' Intent.
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