The First Satire of the Second Book of Horace Imitated (1733) [ Concepts ]
… [125] Rolls o'er my Grotto, and but sooths my sleep. There, my retreat the best companions grace, Chiefs out of war, and Statesmen out of place. There St. John mingles with my friendly bowl, The Feast of Reason and the Flow of soul: [130] And … as quickly, as he conquer'd Spain. Envy must own, I live among the Great, [135] No Pimp of pleasure, and no Spy of state, With eyes that pry not, tongue that ne'er repeats, Fond to spread friendships, but to cover heats, To help who …
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