The Poetical Works of John Dryden, Vol II With Life, Critical Dissertation, and Explanatory Notes
img img The Poetical Works of John Dryden, Vol II With Life, Critical Dissertation, and Explanatory Notes img Chapter 99 PROLOGUE TO KING ARTHUR.
99
img
  /  2
img

Chapter 99 PROLOGUE TO KING ARTHUR.

SPOKEN BY MR BETTERTON.

Sure there's a dearth of wit in this dull town,

When silly plays so savourily go down;

As, when clipt money passes, 'tis a sign

A nation is not over-stock'd with coin.

Happy is he who, in his own defence,

Can write just level to your humble sense;

Who higher than your pitch can never go;

And, doubtles

            
            

COPYRIGHT(©) 2022