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VGW(HU.771.129
29 Aug 1771:41 (1048)
The following Jeus D'Esprit were presented by the honourable
Horatio Walpole to four French ladies of eminence, upon a
late visit to him at his villa at Strawberry Hill.
TO MADAME DU CHATELET.
When beauteous Helen left her native air,
Greece for ten years in arms reclaim'd the fair;
Th'enamour'd boy withheld his lovely prize,
And stak'd his country's ruin 'gainst her eyes;
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TO MADAME DE VILLEGAGNOS, ON THE SEIZURE OF HER CLOTHES BY
THE CUSTOMHOUSE OFFICERS.
Pardon, fair traveller, the troop
That barr'd your wardrobe's way;
Nor think your silks, your gown and hoop,
Were objects of their prey.
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TO MADAM DE DAMAS, LEARNING ENGLISH.
Though British accents your attention fire,
You cannot learn so fast as we admire;
Scholars like you but slowly can improve,
For who would teach you but the verb I love.
TO MADAME DE LA VAUPALIERE.
Shall Britain sigh, when favouring zephyr's care
Wafts to her shores the bright La Vaupaliere'
Ah! yes, descended from the British throne,
She views a nymph she must not call her own;
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