The hungry judges soon the sentence sign, And wretches hang that jury-men may dine.
Explanations:The hungry judges soon the sentence sign,And wretches hang that jury-men may…
O thoughtless mortals! ever blind to fate, Too soon dejected, and too soon elate.
Explanations:O thoughtless mortals! ever blind to fate,Too soon dejected, and too soon…
Steel could the labour of the Gods destroy, And strike to dust the imperial towers to Troy;
Explanations:Steel could the labour of the Gods destroy,And strike to dust the…
What wonder then, fair nymph! thy hairs should feel, The conquering force of unresisted steel?
Explanations:What wonder then, fair nymph! thy hairs should feel,The conquering force of…
She sighs for ever on her pensive bed, Pain at her side, and Megrim at her head.
Explanations:She sighs for ever on her pensive bed,Pain at her side, and…
That while my nostrils draw the vital air, This hand, which won it, shall forever wear.
Explanations:That while my nostrils draw the vital air,This hand, which won it,…
Beauties in vain their pretty eyes may roll; Charms strike the sight merit wins the soul
Explanations:Beauties in vain their pretty eyes may roll;Charms strike the sight merit…
Then cease, bright nymph! to mouth thy ravished hair. Which adds new glory to the shining shere!
Explanations:Then cease, bright nymph! to mouth thy ravished hair.Which adds new glory…
How vain are all these Glories, all our Pains, Unless good sense preserve what Beauty gains:
Explanations:How vain are all these Glories, all our Pains,Unless good sense preserve…
This day, black omens threat the brightest fair, That e’er deserved a watchful spirit’s care; Some dire disaster, or by force, or sleight; But what, or where, the fates haye wrapped in night.
Explanations:This day, black omens threat the brightest fair,That e'er deserved a watchful…