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SCG-C.772.046
28 May 1772:31, 32 (1895)
Thoughts on Gallantry, Love, and Marriage.
. . . [2 columns on benefits of marriage and love]
Reason and nature dictate, that no parent has a right to
make his child unhappy; since, as Shakespear says,
What is wedlock forced, but a hell,
An age of discord, and continual strife?
Whereas the contrary bringeth forth bliss,
And is a pattern of celestial peace.
I shall conclude with a transcript from a play of Haywood's,
as given by the Tatler.
Oh! marriage, happiest, easiest, safest state,
Let debauchees and drunkards scorn thy rites;
Who, in their nauseous draughts and lusts, profane
Both thee and heav'n, by whom thou wert ordain'd.
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