JOHN DRYDEN. 1631-1701.
Above any Greek or Roman name.[267:1]
Upon the Death of Lord Hastings. Line 76.
And threat'ning France, plac'd like a painted Jove,
Kept idle thunder in his lifted hand.
Annus Mirabilis. Stanza 39.
Whate'er he did was done with so much ease,
In him alone 't was natural to please.
Absalom and Achitophel. Part i. Line 27.
A fiery soul, which, working out its way,