But yet his horse was not a whit Inclined to tarry there ; For why ? — his owner had a house Full ten miles off, at Ware. So like an arrow swift he flew, Shot by an archer strong ; So did he fly — which brings me to The middle of my song. Away went... Simple English poems, ed. by H.C. Bowen - Page 28edited by - 1879Full view - About this book
| 1795 - 94 pages
...are tir'd ; Said Gilpin — So am I. But yet his hoise was not a whit Inclin'd to tarry there; Tor why? his owner had a house Full ten miles, off at...archer strong; So did he fly — which brings me to The middle of my song. ,, Away went Gilpin, out of breath, And sore against his will, Till at his friend's... | |
| William Cowper - 1800 - 438 pages
...and we are tir'd: Said Gilpin — So am I ! But yet his horse was not a whit Inclin'd to tarry there; For why? — his owner had a house Full ten miles...archer strong; So did he fly — which brings me to The middle of my song. Away went Gilpin, out of breath, And sore against his will, Till at his friend... | |
| William Cowper - 1801 - 280 pages
...Gilpin — So am I ! BEAUTIES OF COWPER. But yet his horse was not a whit Inclin'd to tarry there; For why ? — his owner had a house Full ten miles...archer strong; So did he fly — which brings me to The middle of my song. Away went Gilpin, out of breath, And sore against his will, , Till at his friend... | |
| William Cowper - 1806 - 478 pages
...and we are tired: Said Gilpin — So am I ! But yet his horse was not a whit Inclined to tarry there; For why? — his owner had a house Full ten miles...archer strong; So did he fly — which brings me to The middle of my song. Away went Gilpin out of breath, And sore against his will, Till at his friend... | |
| William Cowper - 1806 - 226 pages
...we are tired : Said Gilpin — So am I ! But yet his horse was not a whit Inclined to tarry there ; For why ? — his owner had a house Full ten miles...arrow swift he flew, Shot by an archer strong ; So he did fly — which brings me to The middle of my song. Away went Gilpin out of breath, And sore against... | |
| William Cowper - 1806 - 316 pages
...horse was not a whit Inclmed to tarry there; For why ? — his owner had a house Full ten miles uffat Ware. So like an arrow swift he flew, Shot by an archer strong; So did he fly — which brings me to The middle of ray song. Away went Gilpin but of breath, And sore against his will, Till at his friend... | |
| 1806 - 408 pages
...was not a whit Inclin'd to tarry there ; For why? his owner had a house Full ten miles off, at War{. So like an arrow swift he flew, Shot by an archer strong ; So did he fly — which brings me to The middle of my song. Away went Gilpin, out of breath, And sore against his will, Till at his friend... | |
| William Cowper - 1806 - 310 pages
...be flew, Shot by an archer strong.; •• So did he &y.—which brings me to; • The middle of ray song. Away went Gilpin out of breath* And .sore against his will, Till at his friend the calender'* His horse at last stood still. The calender, amazed to sec , :..T r His neighbour in such... | |
| William Cowper - 1808 - 354 pages
...we are tir'd : Said Gilpin — So am I ! But yet his horse was not a whit Inclin'd to tarry there ; For why ?— his owner had a house Full ten miles...by an archer strong; So did he fly — which brings met* Aw4y went Gilpin out of breath, And sore against his will, >J vrw A Till at his friend the calender's... | |
| William Cowper - 1808 - 330 pages
...For why ? — his owner had a house Full ten miles off, at Ware. So he did fly, which brings me to The middle of my song. Away went Gilpin out of breath,...friend the calender's His horse at last stood still. The calender, amaz'd to see His neighbour in such trim, Laid down his pipe, flew to the gate, And thus... | |
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