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Page 248
... Bavius still admit ? Still to one bishop Philips seem a wit ? Still Sappho A. Hold ; for God's sake - you'll of fend- No names - be calm - learn prudence of a friend ; I too could write , and I am twice as tall ; But foes like these - P ...
... Bavius still admit ? Still to one bishop Philips seem a wit ? Still Sappho A. Hold ; for God's sake - you'll of fend- No names - be calm - learn prudence of a friend ; I too could write , and I am twice as tall ; But foes like these - P ...
Page 252
... Bavius have his Bufo still ! So when a statesman wants a day's defence , Or envy holds a whole week's war with sense , Or simple pride for flattery makes demands , May dunce by dunce be whistled off my hands ! Bless'd be the great ! for ...
... Bavius have his Bufo still ! So when a statesman wants a day's defence , Or envy holds a whole week's war with sense , Or simple pride for flattery makes demands , May dunce by dunce be whistled off my hands ! Bless'd be the great ! for ...
Page 270
... Bavius in Wapping gains renown , And Mævius reigns o'er Kentish town : Tigellius , placed in Phoebus ' car , From Ludgate shines to Temple - bar : Harmonious Cibber entertains The court with annual birthday strains ; Whence Gay was ...
... Bavius in Wapping gains renown , And Mævius reigns o'er Kentish town : Tigellius , placed in Phoebus ' car , From Ludgate shines to Temple - bar : Harmonious Cibber entertains The court with annual birthday strains ; Whence Gay was ...
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