Note 487 — RAPE OF THE LOCK. (continued 2)
Reading edition
Pope originally wrote:
'Twas this the morning omens did foretell.
He altered the verse, together with one or two others of the same kind, to get rid of the "did".
Reading edition
Pope originally wrote:
'Twas this the morning omens did foretell.
He altered the verse, together with one or two others of the same kind, to get rid of the "did".