[Line: 114 seq. It is well known that Astrology maintained its hold throughout the seventeenth century. Dryden himself does not seem to have been by any means insensible to its fascination; and Flatman--who, though a slightly younger man, represents an older temper--may well have been a disciple of Lilly.] [Line: 135 he] we _MS._ his] our _MS._] [Line: 148 will] must _MS._ starve] In its proper sense of 'perish'. Italic in original; but, as has been pointed out, this type is used with such utter capriciousness that it affords no evidence whether the term had any technical vogue among artists of the time.] [Line: 159 Eternal] Immortal _MS._] [Line: 168 let it] shall for _MS._] [Line: 172 soft] fair _MS._] [Line: 187 Sir] Friend _1674-82_.] [Line: 189 A possible but not necessary reminiscence of Fuller's well-known book, _Good Thoughts for Bad Times_.] [Line: 193 the rolling waves] a cataclysm _MS._] _To my Reverend Friend, Dr. Sam. Woodford, On his Excellent Version of the Psalms._ PINDARIC ODE. _Stanza_ I. See (worthy friend) what I would do (Whom neither Muse nor Art inspire), That have no friend in all the sacred quire, To show my kindness for your Book, and you, Forc'd to disparage what I would admire; Bold man, that dares attempt Pindaric now, Since the great Pindar's greatest Son From the ingrateful age is gone, Cowley has bid th' ingrateful age adieu; Apollo's rare Columbus, he 10 Found out new worlds of Poesy: He, like an eagle, soar'd aloft, To seize his noble prey; Yet as a dove's, his soul was soft, Quiet as Night, but bright as Day: To Heaven in a fiery chariot he Ascended by seraphic Poetry; Yet which of us dull mortals since can find Any inspiring mantle, that he left behind? II. His powerful numbers might have done you right; 20 He could have spar'd you immortality, Under that Chieftain's banners you might fight Assur'd of laurels, and of victory Over devouring Time and sword and fire And Jove's important ire: My humble verse would better sing David the Shepherd, than the King: And yet methinks 'tis stately to be one (Though of the meaner sort) Of them that may approach a Prince's throne, 30 If 'twere but to be seen at Court. Such, Sir, is my ambition for a name, Which I shall rather take from you, than give, For in your Book I cannot miss of fame, But by contact shall live. Thus on your chariot wheel shall I Ride safe, and look as big as Aesop's fly, Who from th' Olympian Race new come, And now triumphantly flown home, To's neighbours of the swarm thus proudly said, 40 _Don't you remember what a dust I made!_ III.