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NYJ-N.770.130
11 Oct 1770:41 (1449)
ELEGY.
The parting sun reflects its ev'ning ray,
And giant-shadows variegate the ground;
The wanton kids forsake their harmless play,
And solemn silence reigns the vale around.
Now fancy leads her airy plumbed train
Through mazy walks, by gently purling rills;
Now Philomela swells her mournful strain,
And all the grove with sofest music fills.
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Now sylvan nymphs exert the vocal art,
Whilst nimble fairies trip it o'er the lawn.
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And Virgins listen'd to their lovers' call;
And airy mirth posses'd each happy soul,
Whilst bands of music echo'd through the hall;
Ah! now no heroes quaff the flowing bowls,
Nor sprightly music cheers the ruin'd hall.
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