Cored, after all, in our complacencies?—p. 38.
We shall now produce a few instances of what "a fine understanding might utter," with "the addition of musical modulation," and of the dignity and strength of Mr. Hunt's sentiments and expressions.
A crowd, which divided itself into groups, is—
—the multitude,
Who got in clumps——p. 26.
The impression made on these "clumps" by the sight of the Princess, is thus "musically" described:
There's not in all that croud one gallant being,
Whom, if his heart were whole, and rank agreeing,
It would not fire to twice of what he is,—p. 10.
"Dignity and strength"—
First came the trumpeters—
And as they sit along their easy way,
Stately and heaving to the croud below.—p. 12.
This word is deservedly a great favourite with the poet; he heaves it in upon all occasions.
The deep talk heaves.—p. 5.
With heav'd out tapestry the windows glow.—p. 6.
Then heave the croud.—id.
And after a rude heave from side to side.—p. 7.
The marble bridge comes heaving forth below.—p. 28.