And scorn assumes compassion's doubtful mien, To warn me off from the encumber'd scene. This must not be ; — and higher duties crave Some space between the theatre and grave ; That, like the Roman in the Capitol, I may adjust my mantle ere I fall ,... The Edinburgh Annual Register - Página 348editado por - 1821Vista completa - Acerca de este libro
| 1817 - 482 páginas
...think my scenic hour forever past, And that those valued plaudits are my last. But years steal on, and higher duties crave Some space between the theatre...an ancient favourite in your hearts; Not quite to fce forgotten, even when You look on better actors—younger men: And if your bosoms own this kindly... | |
| 1817 - 670 páginas
...doubtful mien, " To "warn me oft" from the encumber'J scene. " This must not be ;" — and higher dutiei crave Some space between the theatre and grave; That,...must be my own. Here, then, adieu ! while yet some wellgrac'd parts May fix an ancient favourite in your hearts, Not quite to be forgotten, even when... | |
| 1817 - 728 páginas
...last. But years steal on ; — and higher duties crave [grave ; Some space between the theatre and the That, like the Roman in the Capitol, — I may adjust...Adieu ! while yet some well-graced parts May fix an ancit-nt fav'rite in your hearts, Not quite to be forgotten, even when You look on better Actors, younger... | |
| 1817 - 710 páginas
...last. lint years steal on j — and higher duties crave [grave ; Some space between the theatre and the That, like the Roman In the Capitol, I may adjust...: My life's brief act in public service flown. The l;is! , the closing scene, must be my own. Here, then, Adieu 1 while yet some well-graced parts May... | |
| 1817 - 254 páginas
...plaudits are my last. . • * But years steal on ; — and higher duties crave Some space between die theatre and grave ; That, like the Roman in the Capitol,...adjust my mantle ere I fall : My life's brief act ih public service flown, The last, the closing scene, must" be my own. Here, then, adieu ! while yet... | |
| 1817 - 236 páginas
...higher duties crave Some space between the theatre and grave ; That, like the Roman in the Capitol, [ may adjust my mantle ere I fall : My life's brief act in public service flown, The last, the dosing scene, must be my own. Here, then, adieu ! while yet some well-graced parts May fix an ancient... | |
| 1817 - 506 páginas
...live — and all their charms arc your's ! O favour' d Land ! Some space between the theatre and the grave; That, like the Roman, in the Capitol, I may adjust my mantle e'er I fall : My life's brief act in public service flown, The l.-it the closing scene, must be my... | |
| sir Walter Scott (bart.) - 1820 - 268 páginas
...scene. This must not be j — and higher duties crave Some space between the theatre and the grave ) 9 That, like the Roman in the Capitol, I may adjust...parts May fix an ancient favourite in your hearts, Is Not quite to be forgotten, even when You look on better actors, younger men : And if your bosoms... | |
| Walter Scott - 1820 - 476 páginas
...encumber'd scene. This must not be j-^-and higher duties crave Some space between the theatre and the grave, That like the Roman in. the Capitol, I may adjust my mantle ere I fall : 15 My life's brief act in public service flown, The last, the closing scene, must be my own. Here,... | |
| 1821 - 726 páginas
...think our parting near ; To think my scenic hour for ever past, And that those valued plaudits are ray last. Why should we part, while still some powers...like the Roman in the Capitol, I may adjust my mantle eru I fall ; My life's brief act in public service flown, The last, the closing scene, must be my own.... | |
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