Nereus frown, my thoughts are calm ; Then strike, Affliction, for thy wounds are balm. That which the world miscalls a jail, A private closet is to me : Whilst a good conscience is my bail, And innocence my liberty : Locks, bars, and solitude, together... Certificate Examination - Page 46by Great Britain. Scottish Education Dept - 1898Full view - About this book
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...Though surly Nereus frowns, my thoughts are calm ; Then strike, affliction ! for thy wounds are balm. " That which the world miscalls a jail, A private closet...together met, Make me no prisoner, but an anchoret. " I'm in this cabinet lock'd up, Like some high-prized margarite8 ; Or like some great mogul or pope,... | |
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