The Auction (1778) [ People ]
… Enrag'd, upon a couch, her length she threw, And in these accents spoke her sad Adieu! “Wou'd I had dy'd before my Taste had shewn “A brilliant Pattern to an envious Town; “That now, ungrateful, triumphs in my pain; “Or worse, insults … sense to evening sacrifice; “O'er some old-fashion'd gaudy chimney plac'd, “Your Owner, bless'd with pride, but void of taste, “May leave your beauties to the dust a prey, “And let your orient colours fade away. “Ye silken Sofas, gay in …
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