Note 33 — Chapter XXX · PEG OF LIMAVADDY

The late Mr. Pope represents Camilla as ‘scouring the plain,’ an absurd and useless task. Peggy’s occupation with the kettle is much more simple and noble. The second line of this poem (whereof the author scorns to deny an obligation) is from the celebrated “Frithiof” of Esaias Tigner. A maiden is serving warriors to drink, and is standing by a shield—Und die Runde des Schildes ward wie das Mägdelein roth,”—perhaps the above is the best thing in both poems.