By scorning Hope, ne'er to rely on thee.
The Forlorn Hope.] 10 MS. 'illusions'—perhaps better.
14 can] MS. 'will'.
The Retreat.
Pursue no more (my thoughts!) that false unkind,
You may as soon imprison the North-wind;
Or catch the lightning as it leaps; or reach
The leading billow first ran down the breach;
Or undertake the flying clouds to track