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623. VIRG. aen. iv. 24.

'But first let yawning earth a pa.s.sage rend, And let me thro' the dark abyss descend: First let avenging Jove, with flames from high.

Drive down this body to the nether sky, Condemn'd with ghosts in endless night to lie; Before I break the plighted faith I gave; No: he who had my vows shall ever have; For whom I loved on earth, I wors.h.i.+p in the grave.'

(Dryden).

624. HOR. 2 Sat iii. 77.

'Sit still, and hear, those whom proud thoughts do swell, Those that look pale by loving coin too well; Whom luxury corrupts.'

(Creech).

625. HOR. 3 Od. vi. 23.

'Love, from her tender years, her thoughts employ'd.'

626. OVID, Met. i. 1.

'With sweet novelty your taste I'll please.'

(Eusden).

627. VIRG. Ecl. ii. 3.

'He underneath the beechen shade, alone.

Thus to the woods and mountains made his moan.'

(Dryden).

628. MOR. 1 Ep. ii. 43.