1836
... glitters ... 1807

... glitters ...

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1849
Laura's[a] 1807

Laura's[a]

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Additional lines:
But I'll take a hint from you,
And to pleasure will be true,
MS.

But I'll take a hint from you,
And to pleasure will be true,

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Be it songs of endless Spring
Which the frolic Muses sing,
Jest, and Mirth's unruly brood
Dancing to the Phrygian mood;
Be it love, or be it wine,
Myrtle wreath, or ivy twine,
Or a garland made of both;
Whether then Philosophy
That would fill us full of glee
Seeing that our breath we draw
Under an unbending law,
That our years are halting never;
Quickly gone, and gone for ever,
And would teach us thence to brave
The conclusion in the grave;
Whether it be these that give
Strength and spirit so to live,
Or the conquest best be made,
By a sober course and staid,
I would walk in such a way, 		MS.