Baron Guelph of Adelstan. A Fragment

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64 For ever in the world of Fame We live and yet abide the same: Clouds may intercept our rays, Or desert Lands reflect our blaze. The beauteous Month of May began,        &nbspAnd all was Mirth and Sport, When Baron Guelph of Adelstan        &nbspTook leave and left the Court. From Fête and Rout and Opera far        &nbspThe full town he forsook, And changed his wand and golden star        &nbspFor Shepherd's Crown and Crook. The knotted net of light and shade        &nbspBeneath the budding tree, A sweeter day-bed for him made        &nbspThan Couch and Canopy. In copse or lane, as Choice or Chance        &nbspMight lead him was he seen; And join'd at eve the village dance        &nbspUpon the village green. Nor endless—