Second Epistle To Robert Graham, ESQ., Of Fintry
dead evement for his injur'd page,
he heeds or feels no more the ruthless critic's rage!
so, by some hedge, the gen'rous steed deceas'd,
for half-starv'd snarling curs a dainty feast;
by toil and famine wore to skin and bone,
lies, senseless of each tugging bitch's son.
o dulness! portion of the truly blest!
calm shelter'd haven of eternal rest!
thy sons ne'er madden in the fierce extremes
of fortune's por frost, or torrid beams.
if mantling high she fills the golden cup,
with sober selfish ease they sip it up;
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