The next parody, which bears no date, was probably published only a little later than the above, as it was issued in quarto in the same general style, and by the same firm.
THE
NUNNERY.
AN
ELEGY.
In imitation of the
ELEGY in a CHURCH-YARD.
Son pittore anche io.—Corregio.
London:
Printed for R. and J. Dodsley, at Tully’s-Head, Pall-Mall.
[Price Sixpence.]
The Nunnery.
Retirement’s Hour proclaims the tolling Bell,
Each sacred Virgin follows its Decree;
With meek submission seeks her lonely Cell,
And leaves the grate to Solitude and me.
Now shows the sinking sun a fainter glare