The Poetical Works of the Right Hon. George Granville, Lord Lansdowne/18

by George Granville

WRITTEN UNDER THE
DUCHESS OF BOLTON’S NAME
UPON A DRINKING-GLASS.

Love’s keeneſt darts are radiant Bolton’s care,
Which the bright goddeſs poiſons with deſpair;
The god of Wine the dire effect foreſees,
And ſends the juice that gives the lover eaſe.4