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JOHN GAY. 1688-1732.
'T was when the sea was roaring With hollow blasts of wind, A damsel lay deploring, All on a rock reclin'd.
_The What d' ye call it. Act ii. Sc. 8._
So comes a reckoning when the banquet 's o'er,-- The dreadful reckoning, and men smile no more.[348-1]
_The What d' ye call it. Act ii. Sc. 9._
'T is woman that seduces all mankind; By her we first were taught the wheedling arts.
_The Beggar's Opera. Act i. Sc. 1._
Over the hills and far away.[348-2]
_The Beggar's Opera. Act i. Sc. 1._
If the heart of a man is depress'd with cares, The mist is dispell'd when a woman appears.
_The Beggar's Opera. Act ii. Sc. 1._
The fly that sips treacle is lost in the sweets.
_The Beggar's Opera. Act ii. Sc. 2._
Brother, brother! we are both in the wrong.
_The Beggar's Opera. Act ii. Sc. 2._
How happy could I be with either, Were t' other dear charmer away!
_The Beggar's Opera. Act ii. Sc. 2._
The charge is prepar'd, the lawyers are met, The judges all ranged,--a terrible show!
_The Beggar's Opera. Act iii. Sc. 2._
All in the Downs the fleet was moor'd.
_Sweet William's Farewell to Black-eyed Susan._
Adieu, she cried, and waved her lily hand.
_Sweet William's Farewell to Black-eyed Susan._
Remote from cities liv'd a swain, Unvex'd with all the cares of gain; His head was silver'd o'er with age, And long experience made him sage.
_Fables. Part i . The Shepherd and the Philosopher._
Whence is thy learning? Hath thy toil O'er books consum'd the midnight oil?[348-3]
_Fables. Part i . The Shepherd and the Philosopher._
Where yet was ever found a mother Who 'd give her booby for another?
_Fables. Part i . The Mother, the Nurse, and the Fairy._
No author ever spar'd a brother.
_Fables. The Elephant and the Bookseller._
Lest men suspect your tale untrue, Keep probability in view.
_Fables. Part i . The Painter who pleased Nobody and Everybody._
In ev'ry age and clime we see Two of a trade can never agree.[349-1]
_Fables. Part i . The Rat-catcher and Cats._
Is there no hope? the sick man said; The silent doctor shook his head.
_Fables. Part i . The Sick Man and the Angel._
While there is life there 's hope, he cried.[349-2]
_Fables. Part i . The Sick Man and the Angel._
Those who in quarrels interpose Must often wipe a bloody nose.
_Fables. Part i . The Mastiffs._
That raven on yon left-hand oak (Curse on his ill-betiding croak!) Bodes me no good.[349-3]
_Fables. Part i . The Farmer's Wife and the Raven._
And when a lady 's in the case, You know all other things give place.
_Fables. Part i . The Hare and many Friends._
Give me, kind Heaven, a private station, A mind serene for contemplation: Title and profit I resign; The post of honour shall be mine.[349-4]
_Fables. Part ii . The Vulture, the Sparrow, and other Birds._
From wine what sudden friendship springs!
_Fables.