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Folio
A hero fond of drinking Who lov'd a jolly friend
Anonymous
On a drunkard
Then he poor doper tasted How bitter 'twas to think
U. Leeds, Brotherton
Lt 100
f. 51r (inverted)
A knife, dear girl, cuts love, they say Mere modish love, perhaps it may
Bishop, Samuel
Verses sent by a gentleman to his lady with a present of a knife
All thoughts of cutting will disdain Save only, cut and come again
U. Leeds, Brotherton
Lt 100
f. 105v-r (inverted)
A most beautiful maid In a garden was laid
Anonymous
A riddle
The first day of her life And died before she was born
U. Leeds, Brotherton
Lt 100
f. 107r (inverted)
A noble heart by noble deeds is known Sway'd by no change, no dictates but its own
Hoole, John
Book 36 (f.83v). Extracts out of Orlando Furioso (heading f.90v)
Where nature warp'd an evil habit takes And favor'd he such habit who forsakes
U. Leeds, Brotherton
Lt 100
f. 83v (inverted)
A wife who to her husband ne'er laid claim A mother who her children ne'r durst name
Anonymous
A Rebus
Is this a wonder more there is unsaid This wife and mother still remains a Maid
U. Leeds, Brotherton
Lt 100
f. 108r (inverted)
Amidst the various gifts by heaven assign'd With special grace to enrich the female kind
Hoole, John
Book 27th (f.83v). Extracts out of Orlando Furioso (heading f.90v)
But seldom man mature advice supplies When time the means of long debate denies
U. Leeds, Brotherton
Lt 100
f. 83v (inverted)
And, if they ask what mortal pours the strain? Say (for thou seest earth, air, and main)
Jones, Sir William (?)
In the hymn to Surya, or the Sun, Sir William Jones alludes to himself in the following beautifull lines
Draws orient knowledge, from its fountains pure Through caves obstructed long, and paths too long obscure
U. Leeds, Brotherton
Lt 100
f. 77v (inverted)
Apart and on a sacred hill retir'd Beyond all mental inspiration fir'd
Hayley, William
On Epic Poetry. Upon Milton
Round the blest bard his raptur'd audience throng And feel their souls imparadis'd in song
U. Leeds, Brotherton
Lt 100
f. 94v-r (inverted)
As late in pensive mood I lonely sat Excluded from the world, and social chat
Wyvill, Mrs C.
May 20th 1790. Verses addressed to Mrs W[yvi]ll
Tho high accomplish'd yet unconcious [sic] be And throw o'er all, the vail of modesty
U. Leeds, Brotherton
Lt 100
f. 57v-r (inverted)
As Quin and Foot one day walks out To view the village round
Anonymous
For 'tis this way yours debts you pay A shilling in the pound
U. Leeds, Brotherton
Lt 100
f. 25v
As Rule and Right together came Reflecting on each others fame
Anonymous
On Mr Rule a watchmaker and Mrs Wright mantua maker were riding together into the country
And joining Right and Rule together Cement an union form'ed by nature
U. Leeds, Brotherton
Lt 100
f. 51v (inverted)
At dinner you always may see me at table In a morning I seldom appear
Anonymous
5. A Riddle
By my virtue alone, without med'cine I cure Now say what am I, for you'll guess me I'm sure
U. Leeds, Brotherton
Lt 100
f. 97v-r (inverted)
Blest shade of Howard, worthiest once of men Accept the tribute of a female pen
Wyvill, Mrs C.
To the Memory of Mr Howard
Like the divine philanthropist die'd And to receive a crown immortal hie'd
U. Leeds, Brotherton
Lt 100
f. 55r-54v (inverted)
Bred up on moors, and fed on weeds and ling I liv'd a poor, forlorn, dispised thing
W-rs, Dr
Verses in favor of Scrub
'Tis merit honor claims, and not a name By merit only horses grow in fame
U. Leeds, Brotherton
Lt 100
f. 14r-v
Brightest of the feather'd race Tho' in minutest size confin'd
Anonymous
On seeing the beautifull group of humming birds at Mr Parkinson's (late Sir Ashton Lever's) Museum
Whose beauteus works o'erspread each land My theme shall ever be thy praise
U. Leeds, Brotherton
Lt 100
f. 26r
Britons! banish your fears Never heed the Monsieurs
Anonymous
A Ballad 1797
With one heart let us fight And thus gloriously end all our woes
U. Leeds, Brotherton
Lt 100
f. 63v-62v (inverted)
But little joyful at his glorious deed The Paladin, alighting from his steed
Hoole, John
Book 42 (f.83r). Extracts out of Orlando Furioso (heading f.90v)
One link'd so close, a Brother scarce so dear Without the tribute of a tender tear
U. Leeds, Brotherton
Lt 100
f. 83r-82v (inverted)
Cease fruitless tears! afflicted bosom rest! My fears obey, but not my wounded breast
Anonynmous
An old Arab poem
Ah no! this heart, despairing and forlorn Till time itself shall end, must bleed and mourn
U. Leeds, Brotherton
Lt 100
f. 77v (inverted)
David, who boasts, with true Vulcanian skill To make e'en steel obedient to his will
Anonymous
Friday October 29th 1790. To David H--tl-Y Esq. on his ingenious and usefull discovery for tempering steel.
Compassionate the torments that I feel And temper Stella as you temper steel
U. Leeds, Brotherton
Lt 100
f. 27v
Didst thou fair stranger, led by fame Which spoke my Daughters kind and just
Anonymous
The City of York to Miss E-y of Micklegate
They offer eagerly their hands To her, who had before their hearts
U. Leeds, Brotherton
Lt 100
f. 40r
Ere the liquor we taste we this question should ask
Anonymous
On the same
Is it likely to have the old twang of the cask?
U. Leeds, Brotherton
Lt 100
f. 66r (inverted)
Ere yet of age, I made orations 'Gainst Kings, and Ministers, and Nations
Anonymous
Reynard's Confession or, A New Coalition
The child shall rue that is unborn The soundings of this Blasted Horne!
U. Leeds, Brotherton
Lt 100
f. 43r-44r
Ere yet th'assault began, the Christian Lord In Paris' walls with holy rites implor'd
Hoole, John
Vol 2nd, Book 14th, Verse 51th (f.88r). Extract out of Orlando Furioso (heading f.90v)
He said: the blessed angel nought replies But swift t'obey the heavenly maker flies
U. Leeds, Brotherton
Lt 100
f. 88r-86v (inverted)
Fair, kind, and true, a treasure each alone A wife, a mistress, and a friend in one
Dryden, John
Epitaph on a young lady
And wish your vows, like hers, may be return'd So lov'd when living! and when dead so mourn'd
U. Leeds, Brotherton
Lt 100
f. 106r (inverted)
From the coldest regions of the peopled earth Beneath the frigid zone I take my birth
Anonymous
4th
Ye artfull females now my name declare And you shall in my future friendship share
U. Leeds, Brotherton
Lt 100
f. 98r-97v (inverted)
God prosper long our noble King Our lives and safeties all
Anonymous
Ballad 1797, May
And every where, throughout the realm May anarchy now cease
U. Leeds, Brotherton
Lt 100
f. 66r-63v (inverted)
Goddess of golden dreams whose magic pow'r Sheds smiles of joy o'er mis'rys haggard face
Anonymous
Castle building, an Elegy
Wrap'd in thy dreams to lay the world, aside And match, a bliss beyond the reach of hate
U. Leeds, Brotherton
Lt 100
f. 6r-8v
Hail decency! Celestial Maid Descend from heaven to Beauty's aid
Anonymous
From Weymouth 1781
Fools may admire and talk of love But men of sence alone approve
U. Leeds, Brotherton
Lt 100
f. 106v-r (inverted)
Hail to that morn, to that auspicious morn When to your wish resign'd, a son was born
Anonymous
Addressd to Rev Mr Wyvill on the Birth of his Son
And to the world a lasting proof thus give That at one time, two Phoenisus can live
U. Leeds, Brotherton
Lt 100
f. 50r-49v (inverted)
Here Ariosto lies, whose deathless name From east to west the muses crown with fame
Hoole, John
Inscription (f.90r). Extracts out of Orlando Furioso (heading f.90v)
Hail, matchless bard! for Pindus' summit born Whose happy brows the triple bays adorn
U. Leeds, Brotherton
Lt 100
f. 90r (inverted)
Here lies good master Duck That I Samuel Johnson trod on
Johnson, Samuel (?)
Ift [sic] had liv'd t'would been good luck For then there'd been an odd one
U. Leeds, Brotherton
Lt 100
f. 75v
Here's a character rare as any could wish A doctor associate - in selling of fish
Tycho (?)
To Lancelot Lackrent Esq. Dr Mirabalis
This doctor of doctors pray match if you can All England I'll give and defy the Sorbonne
U. Leeds, Brotherton
Lt 100
f. 12r
I lately thought no man alive Could e'er improve past forty five
Berkeley, George (?)
Said to be wrote by Dean Berkley upon his intimate acquaintance about 1780
And from the roughness of his file Grow as himself polite
U. Leeds, Brotherton
Lt 100
f. 77r-76r (inverted)
I little heed what plenteous wealth affords Where costly dainties pile luxurious boards
Hoole, John
Extracts out of Orlando Furioso
Well had I liv'd, when man to hardship bred In early times on simple acorns fed!
U. Leeds, Brotherton
Lt 100
f. 90v (inverted)
I view my mother's age with pitying eye That draws my soul by every tender tie
Hoole, John
Extracts out of Orlando Furioso
Shall she be left by all! forbid it shame And every duty to a parent's name!
U. Leeds, Brotherton
Lt 100
f. 90v (inverted)
If man to man his friendly succor lends It rarely proves but fair reward attends
Hoole, John
Book 23rd (f.84r). Extracts out of Orlando Furioso (heading f.90v)
The Virgin sav'd; and ever saves the just Who press'd with sorrows, place in him their trust
U. Leeds, Brotherton
Lt 100
f. 84r (inverted)
In vain did Genius plan the great design This precious pearl, is cast among the swine
Garrick, David (?)
On the York Assembly Rooms
Here with Palidio will their Boyle be placed, No more by Goths and Vandols be disgraced
U. Leeds, Brotherton
Lt 100
f. 11v
Is not my Measter here among you, pray? Nay, speak ... my Measter wrote this fine new Play
Garrick, David
Prologue. Written by Mr. Garrick, and spoken by him in the Character of a Country Boy. To Barbarossa a Tragedy [by John Brown, d. 1766] [by Performed at the Theatre in Drury Lane 1755.
Efeck I'll trust no more to Measter's brain But pack up all and whistle whoame again
U. Leeds, Brotherton
Lt 100
f. 15r-16r
Kitty a fair but thoughtless Maid Kindled a flame I yet deplore
Garrick, David
1. A Riddle
Tho' both can raise and quench flame I'll kiss you if you guess
U. Leeds, Brotherton
Lt 100
f. 108r (inverted)
Lately at the altar bending As the priest in fervent pray'r
Anonymous
The Priest. A story founded on fact. (The person alluded to was Parish Priest of Ballina, in the Barony of Carbery). Which lately took place in the County of Kildare.
Lest the fate now set before ye In your turn you each may share
U. Leeds, Brotherton
Lt 100
f. 2r-3v
Most wretched man, who hopes in long disguise To veil his evil deeds from mortal eyes
Hoole, John
Book 6th (f.89r). Extracts out of Orlando Furioso (heading f.90v)
Who, whilst he strives t'elude each watchfull sight Unheeding brings his lurking guilt to light
U. Leeds, Brotherton
Lt 100
f. 89r (inverted)
None see the heart, while plac'd in prosperous state On Fortun's wheel, such numbers round them wait
Hoole, John
Book 19th (f.85r). Extracts out of Orlando Furioso (heading f.90v)
But let us to Medoro turn, who prov'd His faith to him, in life and death belov'd
U. Leeds, Brotherton
Lt 100
f. 85r (inverted)
Not strongest cords in circling bandage roll'd So closely brace, not clasps of iron hold
Hoole, John
Book 21st (f.85r). Extracts out of Orlando Furioso (heading f.90v)
With her, whom like disease or death he view'd Such sense of right his generous soul pursu'd
U. Leeds, Brotherton
Lt 100
f. 85r-84v (inverted)
O prejudice thou bane of arts! thou pest Whose ruffian powers the free born soul arrest
Hayley, William
On the force of prejudice
The Bards of Britain with unjaundicd eyes Will glory to behold such rivals rise
U. Leeds, Brotherton
Lt 100
f. 93v-r (inverted)
O thou fond spirit who with pride has smil'd And frown'd with fear on thy poetic child
Hayley, William
He next makes a speech for his mother diswading him from the practice of poetry, there discribes her parental care of him
To please that public if to please be mine Thy virtues train'd one - let the praise be thine
U. Leeds, Brotherton
Lt 100
f. 92v-91v (inverted)
O wretched avarice! O thou fiend accurs'd! Hunger for gold! Of virtue's foes the worst!
Hoole, John
Book 43 (f.81v). Extracts out of Orlando Furioso (heading f.90v)
My fortune past, while I relate the cause From which my life its present suffering draws
U. Leeds, Brotherton
Lt 100
f. 81v-80r (inverted)
Oh ill-starr'd youth whom Nature form'd in vain With powers on Pindus splendid height to reign
Hayley, William
The author's reflections on the fate of poor Chatterton
Tears from his harp the vain detested mires And in the frenzy, of dispair expires
U. Leeds, Brotherton
Lt 100
f. 93r-92v (inverted)
On parent knees, a naked newborn child Weeping thou sat'st, while all around the smiled
Anonymous
The following beautifull tetrastic, which is a literal translation from the Persia, Hindoo himne (?)
So live, that, sinking in thy last long sleep Calm thou may'st smile, when all around the weep
U. Leeds, Brotherton
Lt 100
f. 77v (inverted)
Orlando on his conquest little thought A conquest deem'd alas! too deadly bought
Hoole, John
Page 62 (f.82r). Extracts out of Orlando Furioso (heading f.90v)
Such was this earl! the fights stern trial o'er Compassion sway'd, where fury sway'd before
U. Leeds, Brotherton
Lt 100
f. 82r (inverted)
Our pile is rock, more durable then brass Our decorations gossemer and gas
Colman, George
Memento (?) Late Drury Lane Theatre. It was burnt in 1809
Consume the scenes your safety still is certain Presto! for proof let down the iron curtain
U. Leeds, Brotherton
Lt 100
f. 59v-59r (inverted)
Painful source of many a sorrow! Sound precluding hope's tomorrow
A Lady
On the Word Last
And life exhausted yields no more I need not fear thy moment last
U. Leeds, Brotherton
Lt 100
f. 32v-33r
Pride of my youth, and comfort of my age! To thee I consecrate this usefull page
Woty, William
The Graces, A poetical epistle. The second edition. Printed for the author, and sold by W. Flexney, Holborn
Hug 'em as close, as, when he goes to rest Hill hugs his gracefull order to his breast
U. Leeds, Brotherton
Lt 100
f. 119v-108v (inverted)
Pshaw!__damn your epilogue__and hold your tongue Shall we of rank be told what's right and wrong?
Garrick, David
Epilogue. Written by Mr Garrick. Spoken by Mr Woodward in the character of a fine Gentleman
Reserve alone to bless these golden times A farce or two - and Woodwards pantomimes!
U. Leeds, Brotherton
Lt 100
f. 16v-17v
Public virtue can immortalize a name Splendid talents gain the wreath of fame
Topham, Miss
Verses on the Death of Doctor Burgh
Religion blest his well spent life Weeping angels support his sorrowing wife
U. Leeds, Brotherton
Lt 100
f. 60r (inverted)
Say who is she with earth and heaven at strife At once Miss Mrs Mother Maid and Wife
Anonymous
Rebus
From married miss rises a titled Dame Sans youth, sans beauty, sans fame
U. Leeds, Brotherton
Lt 100
f. 107v (inverted)
Seven hours to law, to soothing slumber seven Ten to the world allot, and all to heaven
Anonymous
U. Leeds, Brotherton
Lt 100
f. 91r (inverted)
Since thine's the only power on earth we know Can wash the blackest sins as white as snow
Kingston, Duchess of (?)
To the Pope - Supposed to be wrote by the Dutchess of Kingston
Then fix the pe'nnance let it be for life To the true Husband join the faithfull Wife
U. Leeds, Brotherton
Lt 100
f. 107v (inverted)
Sir, if you are willing your days should be lengthen'd Your health well establish'ed, your faculties strengthen'd
Anonymous
To a man who loved his bed late of a morning
Rise early: your fortune and spirits will raise And thus short'ning your nights, you will lengthen your days
U. Leeds, Brotherton
Lt 100
f. 12v
Six hours in sleep, in Laws grave study six Four in Prayer - the rest on nature fix
Anonymous
U. Leeds, Brotherton
Lt 100
f. 91r (inverted)
Small is my humble roof, but well design'd To suit the temper of the master's mind
Hoole, John
Extracts out of Orlando Furioso (heading f.90v)
Hurtfull to none, it boasts a decent pride That my poor purse the modest cost supply'd
U. Leeds, Brotherton
Lt 100
f. 90v-r (inverted)
So awkwardly shabby is then this young cub To merit no higher a title then Scrub?
G-ll, Miss
August 28 1787
Your goodness Dear Sir I will strive to repay At least in the wish to oblige when I may
U. Leeds, Brotherton
Lt 100
f. 14r
So much he shifts his partners and his place Tis hard to'affirm where best his steps to trace
Hoole, John
Extracts out of Orlando Furioso (heading f.90v)
No answer Silence gave, but bow'd his head In signal of the heavenly charge obey'd
U. Leeds, Brotherton
Lt 100
f. 86r-85v (inverted)
So the ru[r]al retreat of Duke Clarence's dear [deer?]Is now kept for nothing but brewing small beer
Anonymous
Impromptu
Who can tell the strange use to which things may be put Or could think that a Jordan would serve for a butt?
U. Leeds, Brotherton
Lt 100
f. 66r (inverted)
Some wonder that P. could so hide his intention 'Till he had completed the Spanish Convention
Anonymous
Epigram. On the Minister and his two Secretaries
The peace was the plan which he wished to conceal Had war been the word - he was open with Steele
U. Leeds, Brotherton
Lt 100
f. 31v
Sweet transient object of incessant cares Snatch'd from thy Parents hopes and anxious prayers
Seward, Anna
On Miss Ann Lawley by Miss Seward. (dyed Oct 1790, aged 13)
Obtains the prize at the appointed place Without the toil and danger of the race
U. Leeds, Brotherton
Lt 100
f. 31r
Take holy earth all that my soul holds dear Take that best gift which heav'n so lately gave
Mason, William
Mrs Mason's Epitaph
Heaven lifts its everlasting portal high And bids the pure in heart behold their God
U. Leeds, Brotherton
Lt 100
f. 78r (inverted)
Take holy earth all that my soul holds dear Take that best gift which heav'n so lately gave
Mason, William
Mrs Masons Epitaph
Heaven lifts its everlasting portal high And bids the pure in heart behold their God
U. Leeds, Brotherton
Lt 100
f. 104v (inverted)
That muse, which, if not lofty, yet is free And ne'er to power or faction bent the knee
Fitzgerald, William Thomas
Original Poetry. On the death of Mr Windam
Then let no party spirit check the tear Which every Briton owes to Windam's bier!
U. Leeds, Brotherton
Lt 100
f. 58r (inverted)
That no very great change has here happen'd tis plain
Anonymous
On the same
Since nothing was e'er done 'gainst the grain
U. Leeds, Brotherton
Lt 100
f. 66r (inverted)
The beasts, that haunt the wood or graze the plain Or tame or savage, mutual peace maintain
Hoole, John
Book 5th (f.89v). Extracts out of Orlando Furioso (heading f.90v)
I ne'er can deem a man; but 'scapd from woe Some fiend infernal from the realms below
U. Leeds, Brotherton
Lt 100
f. 89v-r (inverted)
The heart can ne'er a transport know That never felt a pain
A Lady
Sent to Mrs C. W-y-ll. Is Sensibility Conducive to Happiness
Who feels too little is a fool Who feels too much turns mad
U. Leeds, Brotherton
Lt 100
f. 54r-53v (inverted)
Thee, Mary with this ring I wed So sixteen years ago, I said
Anonymous
To Mrs Locke with a Ring
Discretions deed, sound judgment's sentence And teach me all things - but repentance
U. Leeds, Brotherton
Lt 100
f. 104r-103v (inverted)
There is a thing, the vulgar often see Talk and converse with most familiarly
Anonymous
8. Riddle
Nay god, who all things sees this cannot see To say He can or does is blasphemy
U. Leeds, Brotherton
Lt 100
f. 96v (inverted)
Though we too oft dissimulation find Th'attendant vice of a degenerate mind
Hoole, John
Vol 1st, Book 4th (f.89v). Extracts out of Orlando Furioso (heading f.90v)
A sure defence from threatening danger prov'd Impending shame, and death itself removd
U. Leeds, Brotherton
Lt 100
f. 89v (inverted)
Time ends another of his annual rounds And at your door the hour of six now sounds
Wyvill, Mrs C.
From Mrs C. Wyville May 27 1794. To be presented to Miss Wyvill the day she compleats her sixth year by her aunt and godmother
Fresh in the morning of the next to rise In youth immortal to adorn yon (?) sky's
U. Leeds, Brotherton
Lt 100
f. 50v (inverted)
To err is still the lot of man below But hence the good, from wicked minds we know
Hoole, John
Book 24. Page 181 (f.84r). Extracts out of Orlando Furioso (heading f.90v)
The good for brave defence their weapons wield But, if the foe be strong, no less they yeild
U. Leeds, Brotherton
Lt 100
f. 84r (inverted)
To find a father only known by name Wretch that I am I sought the field of fame
Anonymous
From an intended play on the story of Sohrab a Persan [Persian] hero son of Rustum and Tahmina, daughter to King Summunga, a city on the confines of Tartary. He left her in a state of pregnancy, which in the event of a birth of a child a bracelet she was
Rustum!(the youth rejoins) Tahmina fair My spotless mother, named me Rustum's heir"
U. Leeds, Brotherton
Lt 100
f. 71r (inverted)
Turn not, O reader! from this humble stone Nor think attention due to pomp alone
Sudley, Mary, Viscountess
Epitaph in Weston Church Yard, By Lady Sudley in Memory of her Maid (f.67r inverted); Sacred to the memory of Margaret Pearson. Who departed this life September 20th 1796 Aged 32. This stone is erected by Mary Viscountess Sudley in testimony of her very u
The heart where Nature's genuine fervour glows On excellence alone the tear bestows
U. Leeds, Brotherton
Lt 100
f. 66v (inverted)
Twas surely thus: two blooming widows had By their late husbands, each a lusty lad
Anonymous
By this their lineage fairly will appear 'All born in wedlock, and from incest clear'
U. Leeds, Brotherton
Lt 100
f. 1v (inverted)
Two grandmothers with their two granddaughters Two husbands with their two wives
Anonymous
An epitaph upon a tomb near Paris
Yet but six corps in all be burried here All born legitimate from incest clear
U. Leeds, Brotherton
Lt 100
f. 107r (inverted)
Two things unto your Husband appertain Which he from youth has had and will retain
Anonymous
A Riddle
Unto his latest moments, both his own Yet when he married you he gave you one
U. Leeds, Brotherton
Lt 100
f. 96r (inverted)
Underneath this stone is laid One who was a widow before she was a maid
Anonymous
An Epitaph
U. Leeds, Brotherton
Lt 100
f. 107r (inverted)
We are little airy creatures In ev'ry voice in ev'ry feature
Anonymous
6. Another
And the fifth if you'll pursue It will never fly from you
U. Leeds, Brotherton
Lt 100
f. 97r (inverted)
What are cover'd with food harmless creatures to catch By those, who intend their destruction to watch
Corbet, Mrs
A Rebus
Join all these together and you'll soon apprehend What book tis I want which beg you will send
U. Leeds, Brotherton
Lt 100
f. 96r (inverted)
What ener[g]y can paint the grief Or what resource can yeild relief
Anonymous
The Pavillion at the Dutchess of Sutherlands set by young Meyers. Sung in hermit's cell by Ethelinda.
She will not come to sooth my care Dreading the blast of deep despair
U. Leeds, Brotherton
Lt 100
f. 71v (inverted)
What is it ye fair ones; 'tis what you wish to be What I wish some fair one would deign to make me
Anonymous
3. Riddle
In short Ma'am, 'tis what you have oft been to me And what I hope too you've no objection to be
U. Leeds, Brotherton
Lt 100
f. 98r (inverted)
What power, beyond all powers elate Sustains this universal frame
Anonymous
Epode
Tis the dance of atoms blind Ethereal space or subtile flame
U. Leeds, Brotherton
Lt 100
f. 71r (inverted)
What tho' my muse alas, unus'd to sing The tribute of her praise neglects to bring
G-ll, Miss
Wrote by Miss G-ll upon reading the foregoing verses
Long, long may you enjoy delights like these Possess'd at once of power and will to please
U. Leeds, Brotherton
Lt 100
f. 56v-55v (inverted)
When Bozzy led a rambling bear A sight to Bozzy wond'rous rare
Anonymous
The Bear Leader, a Fable
So be not anxious; but fulfill Your duties duly, come what will
U. Leeds, Brotherton
Lt 100
f. 74v-72v (inverted)
When Fox and North turn'd Shelburne out Then Parr agreed to write
Anonymous
Impromptu. At Bath
As soon will heat agree with frost, Or you be made a Deacon
U. Leeds, Brotherton
Lt 100
f. 32r
When laurel'd Nelson, on Trafalgar's day Beheld his friend to glory lead the way
Fitzgerald, William Thomas
On the death of Lord Collingwood
In the same monument let both appear And where you plac'd the laurel - shed the tear!
U. Leeds, Brotherton
Lt 100
f. 58v (inverted)
When you hear my sad story I am sure you'll confess None e're had worse fortune or merited less
Anonymous
9. Another [riddle]
For when Israel mourn'd by the Heathen oppress't Twas I struck the Tyrant and gave the land rest
U. Leeds, Brotherton
Lt 100
f. 96v-r (inverted)
Whence all this boast Of corporate toast
Anonymous
Extempore. The Cream of the Corporation
Of all those men Who but on triffles dream!
U. Leeds, Brotherton
Lt 100
f. 51r (inverted)
Who travels into foreign climes, shall find What ne'er before was imag'd to his mind
Hoole, John
Book 7th (f.88v). Extracts out of Orlando Furioso (heading f.90v)
To you I write, whose judgment can descry The secret truths that, veil'd in fable, lie
U. Leeds, Brotherton
Lt 100
f. 88v (inverted)
Why weep for me? the harmless woman said We all must die, and I am not afraid
Mawbey, Joseph, Sir
On the death of Lady Mawbey
So shall we all secure Heaven's blest abode Nor dread the presence of a righteous God
U. Leeds, Brotherton
Lt 100
f. 27r
With gentlest words that friendship could impart To soothe the anguish of a wounded heart
Hoole, John
Book 46th. Page 280 (f.79v). Extracts out of Orlando Furioso (heading f.90v)
He said; and with such friendly warmth address'd His soothing speech, and urg'd the dear request
U. Leeds, Brotherton
Lt 100
f. 79v-r (inverted)
With sad suspense, and chill delay Bereave any wounded soul of rest
Jones, William
From the Arabic written by Sir William Jone [sic] 1783 addressed to Lady Jones
She comes ah! no: the sound they heard Was but the whisper of the breeze
U. Leeds, Brotherton
Lt 100
f. 94r (inverted)
Without a matter did my life begin My sire I wedded, and it was no sin
Anonymous
7. Another
The day that gave me birth, made me a bride I ne'er was born, and yet alas I died
U. Leeds, Brotherton
Lt 100
f. 97r (inverted)
Ye couples who meet under love's smiling star For gentle to skirmish, too soft e'en to jar
Hayley, William
A Charm for Ennui, a Ballad
So Minerva for you, shall with Cupid agree And preserve your chaste flame from the smoke of Ennui
U. Leeds, Brotherton
Lt 100
f. 102r-100v (inverted)
Ye powers who taught me artless sighs A kindred heart to gain
Hayley, William
On his marriage
We'll boast the joys of wedded love As permanent as pure
U. Leeds, Brotherton
Lt 100
f. 95v-r (inverted)
Ye solemn pedagogues, who teach A language by eight parts of speech
Cumberland, Mr
On the Marriage of Miss Sackville to Mr Herbert
Trust me, tho weeping, I rejoice And blushing, glory in my choice
U. Leeds, Brotherton
Lt 100
f. 103r-102v (inverted)
Ye witlings no longer at Petersham scoff
Anonymous
On the same
If the Jordan holds beer, sure the water is off
U. Leeds, Brotherton
Lt 100
f. 66r (inverted)
You in the sequel of your pleasing song Prove this great truth, that all extreams are wrong
Wyvill, Mrs C.
Verses in Answer to those on Sensibility
This rule then take, a rule which ne'er can fail Let reason stear the helm, when passion blows the gale
U. Leeds, Brotherton
Lt 100
f. 53r-52v (inverted)
You, who are led to this serene retreat Where contemplation holds unrival'd sway
Anonymous
Sacred to Contemplation
From folly's blights the tender plant defend 'Till vig'rous, as the tow'ring oak, it grows
U. Leeds, Brotherton
Lt 100
f. 72r-71v (inverted)
Your Rule is excellent In moral and in sentiment
Anoynmous
On Reading the above
And may all Rule ride on with Right To this world's good in envy's spite
U. Leeds, Brotherton
Lt 100
f. 51v (inverted)
Your watch will Conscience visible appear If to its small clear voice you lend your ear
Anonymous
A Watch Compared to Conscience
As time for man his rapid flight delay O' then employ it while 'tis called today
U. Leeds, Brotherton
Lt 100
f. 49r-48r (inverted)