 ... Far out from sight of land, and there 'twill ride Triumphant on the shoulders of the main ; All winds and billows making music for't, As though 'twere the Jove of waters ! 73. — Revenge. MY Revenge Was born in laughter, (as our highest delights...  Castles in the air - Page 48by Catherine Grace F. Gore, Mrs. Gore (Catherine Grace Frances) - 1847Full view - About this book
 | Barry Cornwall - Ballads, English - 1844 - 654 pages
...Revenge Was born in laughter, (as our highest delights Oft blush at first through tears) ; — but 'twill endure, — Like oaks which, born in May, seem slight...of winters on their heads, Grow strong and rugged, — so doth my Revenge ! Nought shall impoverish it. The bounteous years Shall lend their seasons and... | |
 | Bryan Waller Procter - 1851 - 344 pages
...Revenge Was born in laughter, (as our highest delights Oft blush at first through tears) ; — but 'twill endure, — Like oaks which, born in May, seem slight...of winters on their heads, Grow strong and rugged, — so doth my Revenge ! Nought shall impoverish it. The bounteous years Shall lend their seasons and... | |
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