When Time, like him of Gaza[78] in his wrath,
Plucking the pillars that support the world,
In Nature’s ample ruins lies entomb’d;
And Midnight, universal Midnight! reigns. 2434
[1]‘Ercles’ vein:’ a rousing, somewhat bombastic manner of public speaking or writing.—ee
[2]‘Thrice:’ alluding to the death of his wife, his daughter Mrs Temple, and Mr Temple.—See Life.
[3]‘Philander:’ Mr Temple, his son-in-law.
[4]‘Lorenzo:’ not Young’s son, but probably the Earl of Wharton.
[5]‘Veils:’ a gain, profit.—ee
[6]‘Mæonides:’ Homer.