Proverbs in verse, or, Moral instruction conveyed in pictures for use of schools, on the plan of Hogarth moralized . This Proverb alludes to a shaine-lacd 3 ouii!j neer could proeure him a nile ; Not beiu^ in sprits, till with wine warnid and mellow,Yo court any maiden, Ihro life. Contrasted with this, heres a jolly, brisk tar, Full of spirits and love, as can be;He cruising- had been in a light ship of war; But nothing had met with at sea. Xo sooner on shore than a rich prize he meets; Attacks, tho not under command;M hat the seas did not yield, he met in the streets; And carries
Proverbs in verse, or, Moral instruction conveyed in pictures for use of schools, on the plan of Hogarth moralized . This Proverb alludes to a shaine-lacd 3 ouii!j neer could proeure him a nile ; Not beiu^ in sprits, till with wine warnid and mellow,Yo court any maiden, Ihro life. Contrasted with this, heres a jolly, brisk tar, Full of spirits and love, as can be;He cruising- had been in a light ship of war; But nothing had met with at sea. Xo sooner on shore than a rich prize he meets; Attacks, tho not under command;M hat the seas did not yield, he met in the streets; And carries it with a high hand. 40 G Tlie allusion, tho coarse, conveys a wise lesson, It tells us to muster our spirits;When an object in view attracts us, to press dn, Not lose it, by any demerits. Tho Rashness be dangrous. Courage, in season,May gain us the good we desire ; Tis Cowardice then, not to venture, with reasc^n,To snatch a rich Gem from the 60 i The Masters eye maJces the Horse fat.
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