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The Poetical Works of William Wordsworth — Volume 5 (of 8)

Note 732 — PREFACE TO THE EDITION OF 1814 (continued 4)

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1836.

Though apprehensions crossed me, in the course Of this self-pleasing exercise, that Ye My zeal to his would liken, who, possessed Of some rare gems, or pictures finely wrought, Unlocks his Cabinet, and draws them forth 1814. One after one,—soliciting regard My zeal to his would liken, who unlocks A Cabinet with gems or pictures stored, 1827. And draws them forth—soliciting regard Though apprehensions crossed me that my zeal To his might well be likened, who unlocks A Cabinet with gems or pictures stored, 1832. And draws them forth—soliciting regard

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