So thought he I'll step into a gaming-house, But just before he could get to the door A wonderful chance befell. 57. For all on a sudden, in a dark place, He came upon General 's burning face; And it struck him with such consternation, That home in a hurry his way did he take, Because he thought by a slight mistake 'T was the general conflagration. THE three utilities of Poetry: the praise of Virtue and Goodness, the memory of things remarkable, and to invigorate the Affections. Welsh Triad. 1. FOR A COLUMN AT NEWBURY. CALLEST thou thyself a Patriot?.. On this field Where in rebellious arms against his King II. FOR A CAVERN THAT OVERLOOKS THE RIVER AVON. ENTER this cavern, Stranger! Here awhile From whose grey blossoms the wild bees collect The voice is music here. Here thou may'st feel Thy sickening eye at every step revolts From scenes of vice and wretchedness, reflect Bristol, 1796. |