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RNYG.783.131
30 Jul 1783:14 (714)
Character of The Earl of Mansfield.
This noble Earl, who has so long presided in the chief
court of law with such singular and resplendent reputation,
is the fourth son of David, the fifth Viscount Stormont, of
the Kingdom of Scotland.
His Lordship was born about the year 1707; . . . [23 lines
describe his education at Christ-church College, his tour of
Europe, and his poetry]
It was during his residence in Lincoln's Inn and before he
had taken the gown, that Mr. Pope dedicated to him that
celebrated imitation of the First Ode of the Fourth Book of
Horace, which reflects equal honour to the genius of the
Poet, and the character of him to whom it was addressed.
To number five direct your doves,
There spread round Murray all your blooming loves;
Noble and young he strikes the heart
With ev'ry sprightly, ev'ry decent part;
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