In the last of which it is very apparent, that if the Sense and Construction would allow us to make the Pause at the 6th Syllable,
The Prince pursu'd, and march'd—along with equal Pace.
the Verse would be much more flowing and easie.
The Verses of 14 Syllables are less frequent than those of 12; they are likewise inserted in Heroick Poems, &c. and are agreeable enough when they conclude a Triplet and Sense, and follow a Verse of 12; as,
For thee the Land in fragrant Flowers is drest;
For thee the Ocean smiles, and smooths her wavy Breast,
And Heav'n it self with more serene and purer Light is blest.Dryd.
But if they follow one of 10 Syllables, the Inequality of the Measure renders them less agreeable; as,
While all thy Province, Nature, I survey,
And sing to Memmius an Immortal Lay
Of Heav'n and Earth; and every where thy wondrous Pow'r display(Dryd.
Especially if it be the last of a Couplet only; as,