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The Works of Alexander Pope, Volume 1, Poetry - Volume 1

Note 147 — WINDSOR FOREST.

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Drayton:

The crystal Trent for fords and fish renowned.—Bowles.

The Kennet is not linked by Pope to any poetical association when he simply says that it is "renowned for silver eels," but Spenser brings a delightful picture before the eye when he speaks of the

still Darent in whose waters clean Ten thousand fishes play, and deck his pleasant stream.

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