Toasting-glasses of the Kit-Cat Club, 1703 [ Practices ]
… 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 face, Blest with more than mortal grace; You with double charms surprise, With his wit, and with her eyes. Lady …
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