Versos English Henry Fielding A Simile, From Silius Italicus

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A Simile, From Silius Italicus

by (1707–1754)

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AUT ubi cecropius formidine nubis aquosae Sparsa super flores examina tollit Hymettos; Ad dulces ceras et odori corticis antra, Mellis apes gravidae properant, densoque volatu Raucum connexae glomerant ad limina murmur.

OR when th' Hymettian shepherd, struck with fear Of wat'ry clouds thick gather'd in the air, Collects to waxen cells the scatter'd bees Home from the sweetest flowers, and verdant trees; Loaded with honey to the hive they fly, And humming murmurs buzz along the sky.