قراءة كتاب Classical Enigmas, Adapted to Every Month in the Year Composed from the English and Roman Histories, Heathen Mythology and Names of Famous Writers
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Classical Enigmas, Adapted to Every Month in the Year Composed from the English and Roman Histories, Heathen Mythology and Names of Famous Writers
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♑Capricorn
First name me the Cinque Port that's nearest to France,
Where the Despot of Paris, would like to advance;
But he fears with the billows of Neptune to strive,
Well-knowing, he never shall get back alive.
Now an Island, where in the same shire you will find
An University large, for great learning design'd;
The island the prayers of a Bishop can claim,
And the College boasts proudly of William Pitt's name.
Then a College in Bucks, founded long time ago,
By Edward the Sixth, as the records will show.
Now the birth-place of Henry the Fifth you may tell,
Who tho' wild as a Prince, as a King govern'd well;
Then name where the crooked backed Richard the Third
Was conquer'd, and where they his relics interr'd;
Then where in these modern times it is known,
To view the horse-racing, that Royaltys shown;
Last tell me that lovely unfortunate fair,
Whom Henry the Second, protected with care;
Put these names together, perhaps you will find,
They'll tell you a month that to mirth is inclin'd.
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♌Leo
Take the writer, whose size both of body and mind,
Were much more gigantic, than common you'll find,
Whose brains were employ'd for the good of the age,
And perfect the language, you find in each page,
Whether out with his Rambler, you venture to roam,
Or stay with his Rasselas, shut up at home.
When tired of his numbers, I'd have you to name,
A Bishop of Ireland, recorded by fame,
Whose writings will ever be held in esteem,
By those who make sacred religion their theme.
Next remember the writer, whose delicate lay,
Deserv'd from Apollo, a chaplet of
