"Fear, guilt, despair, and moon-struck frenzy rush On voluntary death: the wise and brave, When the fierce storms of fortune round 'em roar, Combat the billows with redoubled force: Then, if they perish ere the port is gained, They sink with decent pride; and from the deep Honour retrieves them, bright as rising stars."
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Act V, Scene VII, pp. 66–67
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Elijah Fenton
Elijah Fenton (20 May 1683 – 16 July 1730) was an English poet, biographer and translator.
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