The Poetical Works of John Dryden, Vol II With Life, Critical Dissertation, and Explanatory Notes
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Chapter 16 UPON YOUNG MR ROGERS OF GLOUCESTERSHIRE.

Of gentle blood, his parents' only treasure,

Their lasting sorrow, and their vanish'd pleasure,

Adorn'd with features, virtues, wit, and grace,

A large provision for so short a race;

More moderate gifts might have prolong'd his date,

Too early fitted for a better state;

But, knowing heaven his home, to shun delay,

He leap'd o'e

            
            

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