Noted Quill to Quench the Muse in Night
A playful lament on scholars turning to books and the labor of crafting a useful epithet. The verse suggests grave planning and mental strain as the Lady Muse retires, while writers endure hunting, changing, toiling, and sweating to produce meaningful phrasing.
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A Discourse on Parliament and Royal Liberty in 1762
Numb XXIII from 1762 urges calling Parliament to defend liberty and balance between crown and state. It extols historic parliamentary stands against arbitrary power, praises a united monarchy, and foresees urgent tasks as the nation faces crucial business. It emphasizes harmony, accountability, and the right of the people to redress through the throne.