Reel’d, sunk, and died upon her breast!
An Opera.
The first composer who tried his hand at setting an opera to music was Francisco Bamirino, an Italian artist; and the piece to which he lent the charm of a melodious accompaniment, was the “Conversion of St. Paul,” which was brought out at Rome in 1460.
Calumny or Detraction.
The strongest, brightest light will always offend a weak, vitiated sight; and the lowest vermin will prey upon the fairest fruit. Thus detraction comes from the envious, and the base, and low-minded.
Goût and Gout—Lord Erskine.
Goût and Gout.