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Poem
January 14, 1803
Berkeley And Jefferson Intelligencer
Martinsburg, Berkeley County, Virginia
What is this article about?
A sentimental poem from a London paper depicting the enduring love and simple rustic life of an elderly couple, Will and Bet, in their Park-Place cottage. It reflects on their past beauty and strength, lasting affection, and a visit from the esteemed Conway, emphasizing contentment over fame.
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WILL AND BET
The Cottage of Park-Place.
[From a London Paper]
WHEN Summer's genial days are gone,
And Winter puts her livery on,
Of all the suns that ever set,
Be mine ye fates like WILL and Bet.
The time has been tho' now it's past,
That she in Beauty's mould was cast.
Her eyes still beam a dimple yet
Recall the envy'd smiles of Bet.
The time has been it is no more!
That Will wrestler's figure bore;
Nor yet he's bent with age and still
There is an air that graces Will.
A loving heart survives in both,
And years have crown'd the nuptial oath,
She to this day is William's pet
And he the idol is of Bet.
A competence of rustic fare
In this delightful cot they share-
Their grateful thanks no boon forget
Your smiles are paid by Will and Bet.
No fame that Conway had achiev'd
A wreath so brilliant has receiv'd,
As when his name can spread the net,
For pride of heart in Will or Bet.
"Yes it was here, said Will, he sat
There Will, said he, lay down my hat
Tho' out of place we must not fret,
But laugh and chat with you and Bet.
In all that bear the shape of men.
As we ne'er shall see his like again;
For him the poor man's tears are wet,
They lov'd him--just like me and Bet.
Your honor sees in this old girl,
A wife that is the husband's pearl
Nor wines nor dainties here you'll get
The heart is all in Will and Bet."
It is not here that age declines,
And ploughs the cheek in furrow'd lines;
'Tis peace and conscience out of debt.
That plays with time in Will and Bet.
The Cottage of Park-Place.
[From a London Paper]
WHEN Summer's genial days are gone,
And Winter puts her livery on,
Of all the suns that ever set,
Be mine ye fates like WILL and Bet.
The time has been tho' now it's past,
That she in Beauty's mould was cast.
Her eyes still beam a dimple yet
Recall the envy'd smiles of Bet.
The time has been it is no more!
That Will wrestler's figure bore;
Nor yet he's bent with age and still
There is an air that graces Will.
A loving heart survives in both,
And years have crown'd the nuptial oath,
She to this day is William's pet
And he the idol is of Bet.
A competence of rustic fare
In this delightful cot they share-
Their grateful thanks no boon forget
Your smiles are paid by Will and Bet.
No fame that Conway had achiev'd
A wreath so brilliant has receiv'd,
As when his name can spread the net,
For pride of heart in Will or Bet.
"Yes it was here, said Will, he sat
There Will, said he, lay down my hat
Tho' out of place we must not fret,
But laugh and chat with you and Bet.
In all that bear the shape of men.
As we ne'er shall see his like again;
For him the poor man's tears are wet,
They lov'd him--just like me and Bet.
Your honor sees in this old girl,
A wife that is the husband's pearl
Nor wines nor dainties here you'll get
The heart is all in Will and Bet."
It is not here that age declines,
And ploughs the cheek in furrow'd lines;
'Tis peace and conscience out of debt.
That plays with time in Will and Bet.
What sub-type of article is it?
Ballad
What themes does it cover?
Love Courtship
Marriage Celebration
Moral Virtue
What keywords are associated?
Will And Bet
Enduring Love
Rustic Cottage
Conway Visit
Nuptial Oath
Old Age Contentment
What entities or persons were involved?
[From A London Paper]
Poem Details
Title
Will And Bet
Author
[From A London Paper]
Subject
The Cottage Of Park Place
Form / Style
Rhymed Quatrains
Key Lines
When Summer's Genial Days Are Gone,
And Winter Puts Her Livery On,
Of All The Suns That Ever Set,
Be Mine Ye Fates Like Will And Bet.
A Loving Heart Survives In Both,
And Years Have Crown'd The Nuptial Oath,
She To This Day Is William's Pet
And He The Idol Is Of Bet.
Your Honor Sees In This Old Girl,
A Wife That Is The Husband's Pearl
Nor Wines Nor Dainties Here You'll Get
The Heart Is All In Will And Bet.
'Tis Peace And Conscience Out Of Debt.
That Plays With Time In Will And Bet.