Whilst I in prison or in court look down,
Nor beg thy favour nor deserve thy frown,
In vain malicious Fortune hast thou tried
By taking from my state to quell my pride:
Insulting girl, thy present rage abate,
And wouldst thou have my humbled, make me great.
More verses by Matthew Prior
- Cloe Jealous
- Her Right Name
- Songs Set To Music: 11. Set By Mr. De Fesch
- Songs Set To Music: 27.
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