The First Satire of the Second Book of Horace Imitated (1733) [ Concepts ]
… [5] Lord Fanny spins a thousand such a day. Tim'rous by nature, of the Rich 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. … that lurks beneath a Star; [110] Can there be wanting, to defend Her cause, Lights of the Church, or Guardians of the Laws? Could pension'd Boileau lash in honest strain Flatt'rers and bigots ev'n in Louis' reign? Could Laureate Dryden … unpension'd, no man's heir, or slave? I will, or perish in the gen'rous cause: Hear this and tremble! you who 'scape the laws. [120] Yes, while I live, no rich or noble knave Shall walk in peace, and credit, to his grave. To Virtue only and …
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