Toasting-glasses of the Kit-Cat Club, 1703 [ Practices ]
… Verses, Written for the Toasting-glasses of the Kit-Cat Club, 1703, By Charles Montagu, Earl of Halifax (1661–1715) Duchess of St. Albans THE LINE of Vere, so long renowned in arms, Concludes with lustre in St. Albans’ charms; Her conquering eyes have made their race complete; They rose in Valour, and in Beauty set. Duchess of Beaufort Offspring of a tuneful sire, Blest with more than mortal fire; Likeness of a mother’s … and her first blooming face; Born with our liberties in William’s reign, Your eyes alone that liberty restrain. Duchess of Richmond Of two fair Richmonds different ages boast, Theirs was the first, and ours the brightest …
Toasting | Drinking | Beauty | Charm
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