 I have lived long enough : my way of life Is fall'n into the sear, the yellow leaf ; And that which should accompany old age, As honour, love, obedience, troops of friends, I must not look to have ; but, in their stead, Curses, not loud but deep, mouth-honour,...  An Essay on the Writings and Genius of Shakespear: Compared with the Greek ... - Page 194by Mrs. Montagu (Elizabeth) - 1772 - 288 pagesFull view - About this book
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