Original (inglés)

“THE BOROUGH”, by GEORGE CRABBE (1754-1832) {1} LETTER I. These did the ruler of the deep ordain, To build proud navies and to rule the main.                        POPE, Homer’s Iliad. Such scenes has Deptford, navy-building town, Woolwich and Wapping, smelling strong of pitch; Such Lambeth, envy of each band and gown, And Twickenham such, which fairer scenes enrich.                      POPE, Imitation of Spencer. . . . . . . . . . . . Et cum coelestibus undis Ae