[310] His translation of Homer's Iliad.
[311] The following is the passage alluded to:—
"The swain in barren deserts with surprise
Sees lilies spring, and sudden verdure rise;
And starts, amidst the thirsty wilds, to hear
New falls of water murm'ring in his ear."
Pope's Messiah, line 67, &c.
[312] Cowper was at Westminster school with five brothers of this name. He retained through life the friendship of the estimable character to whom this letter is addressed.
[313] Lewis Bagot, D.D. He was formerly Dean of Christ Church, Oxford; afterwards Bishop of Norwich, and finally Bishop of St. Asaph.
[314] Private correspondence.
[315] Private correspondence.
[316] A public reciter, well known in his day, who delivered his recitations with all the effect of tone, emphasis, and graceful elocution.
[317] John Thornton, Esq.