The Mind
Fragment from Britannicus
From Miscellaneous Works (Waller, 1907)
The Mind
WHO would prevail o'er Men must first Observe
Their Darling passion of their hearts, and thence
Govern their Ductile reason, in Britanicus
The power of Love prevails the Dazl'd Lover.
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