Specimens of the early English poets [ed. by G. Ellis.]. To which is prefixed an historical sketch of the rise and progress of the English poetry and language. By G. Ellis, Volume 21801 |
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... Unwritten , and unknown , But as they be blown , From liar to liar ; Invented by a frier , In magna copia , Brought out of Utopia , Unto the maid of Kent , Now from the devil sent , A virgin fair and gent , That hath our eyes [ 10 ]
... Unwritten , and unknown , But as they be blown , From liar to liar ; Invented by a frier , In magna copia , Brought out of Utopia , Unto the maid of Kent , Now from the devil sent , A virgin fair and gent , That hath our eyes [ 10 ]
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English poets George Ellis. A virgin fair and gent , That hath our eyes yblent . Alas we be mis - went , For if the false intent , Were known of this witch , It passeth dog and bitch , & c . & c . [ MS . fol . 100 , & c . ] Dr. Farmer ...
English poets George Ellis. A virgin fair and gent , That hath our eyes yblent . Alas we be mis - went , For if the false intent , Were known of this witch , It passeth dog and bitch , & c . & c . [ MS . fol . 100 , & c . ] Dr. Farmer ...
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... formerly synonymous ; and the Scotch still use gang your gait , for go your way . 4 State , situation . 6 Companion , mistress . Beautiful woman . 5 Pain . * Wend , go . 9 Sieze ; hende . Sax . And said , " Fair lady , at this tide [ 34 ]
... formerly synonymous ; and the Scotch still use gang your gait , for go your way . 4 State , situation . 6 Companion , mistress . Beautiful woman . 5 Pain . * Wend , go . 9 Sieze ; hende . Sax . And said , " Fair lady , at this tide [ 34 ]
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... fair afeir3 And said , " Sir , mercy ! for your might ! " Thus mon I bow and arrows bear , " Because I am a banish'd wight ; ' Hunter , and frequently an outlaw . 66 They ought not be hold vagabons or waith . " [ G. Douglas , p . 159 ...
... fair afeir3 And said , " Sir , mercy ! for your might ! " Thus mon I bow and arrows bear , " Because I am a banish'd wight ; ' Hunter , and frequently an outlaw . 66 They ought not be hold vagabons or waith . " [ G. Douglas , p . 159 ...
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... fair , with yea or nay ! If it be yea , I shall be fain ; If it be nay - friends , as before : You shall another man obtain ; And I , mine own ; and yours no more . [ Abridged from 40 lines . ] YOUR looks so often cast , Your eyes so ...
... fair , with yea or nay ! If it be yea , I shall be fain ; If it be nay - friends , as before : You shall another man obtain ; And I , mine own ; and yours no more . [ Abridged from 40 lines . ] YOUR looks so often cast , Your eyes so ...
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