A Sequel to Don Juan — page 77: what you’re looking at

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68 A SEQUEL TO CLXXXIII. To break men’s chains of iron, and to bind Their limbs with wreaths of flowers—to talk of glory And pleasure in the self-same song—to find | Smiles for a toast, tears for Napoleon’s story-- To fascinate and charm the youthful mind— To warm the bosom of the old man hoary— To tell love-tales, and traverse battles o’er— This was thy task, which thou hast done—and more ! CLXXXIV. Gunpowder and champagne—warfare and love— Napoleon and Lisette—banners and flowers— The eagle’s force, the softness of the dove— The humble cottage, and the palace-towers— The smoke of hell, the light of heaven above— Scenes in the darksome prison, festive hours— These are the subjects that thy verse engage, To suit each taste, each passion, and each age ! CLXXXYV. Now to resume our tale. The muse goes back To Lord Henry Amundeville, whom she Left entering on the ministerial track :— ae But I shall not dissect his policy, + Nor join the Opposition in attack ;— God knows the Cabinet ne’er seemed to me A Paradise, with all its rank and power ;— - Kind reader, do not think the grapes are sour. COPMICE LOO KS,COLN)