But oh! stern Poverty, where Thou prevailest
With full Command uncheck'd Affliction reigns;
Thou on thy Vassals bateless Woe entailest,
Still-growing Discontent, and recent Pains:
And when soft Sleep would the rack'd Brain surprize,
Thy Spleen unlocks the slumber-closing Eyes.
With full Command uncheck'd Affliction reigns;
Thou on thy Vassals bateless Woe entailest,
Still-growing Discontent, and recent Pains:
And when soft Sleep would the rack'd Brain surprize,
Thy Spleen unlocks the slumber-closing Eyes.