The First Satire of the Second Book of Horace Imitated (1733) [ Concepts ]
… in awe, I come to Council learned in the Law. You'll give me, like a friend both sage and free, Advice; and (as you use) without a Fee. [10] F. I'd write no more. P. Not write? but then I think, And for my soul I cannot sleep a wink. … seem tedious -- take a wife: Or rather truly, if your point be rest, Lettuce and cowslip wine: Probatum est. But talk with Celsus, Celsus will advise [20] Hartshorn, or something that shall close your eyes. Or, if you needs must write, … Caesar's praise: You'll gain at least a Knighthood, or the Bays. P. What? like Sir Richard, rumbling, rough, and fierce, With Arms, and George, and Brunswick, crowd the verse, [25] Rend with tremendous sound your ears asunder, With Gun, drum, …
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