She who was feigned to spin ... 1827.
She who even toils to spin ... C.
[456] Lachesis, the second of the three Parcæ, who was supposed to spin out the actions of our life.
Clotho colum retinet, Lachesis net, et Atropos occat.—Ed.
[457] 1837.
Might smile, O Lady! on a task once dear 1827.
[458] Referring to the introduction of steam-looms, which displaced the hand-loom spinning of a previous generation.—Ed.
[459] Compare The Excursion, book viii. ll. 165-185.—Ed.
[460] 1837.
... yet will kind Heaven protect
Its own, not left without a guiding chart,
If Rulers, trusting with undue respect
To ... 1827.
[461] 1837.