Upon her mother’s knee.

John Keble.

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ON BEING PRESSED TO GO TO A MASQUED BALL NOT MANY MONTHS AFTER THE DEATH OF MY CHILD.

Oh, lead me not in Pleasure’s train,

With faltering step and faded brow;

She such a votary would disdain,

And such a homage disavow.

But art thou sure the goddess leads 5

Yon motley group that onward press?