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Edward L. Pierce, Memoir and letters of Charles Sumner: volume 1, Chapter 15: the Circuits.—Visits in England and Scotland.—August to October, 1838.—age, 27. (search)
eath to shapeless stone. Once more he bids them die, and once again Start into life, demanding to be slain. Master of either art, this vase to fame, Chantrey! shall give thy chisel and thine aim. Sir Robert Adam. Very good. From kindred cocks, when robb'd of life, How wide the fate we boast! Their chisel is the carving-knife, Their bed, a bed of toast; Whilst Chantrey's hand, by which we fell, Of magic power possessed, Bids us—our wondrous tale to tell— On marble bed to rest. Sir Hussey Vivian, Master-General of Ordnance. These are pleasant and humorous. In sport immortal as in art, Chantrey is gifted to outgo All others; 'tis his happy part To double all that they can do. R. W. Bacon. I was told that these last verses were pronounced very good by a company of Cantabs at Sir Francis Chantrey's table. I am not of that opinion. I hope these may please you and my friends, particularly Felton, as much as they have me; though, perhaps, they strike me more as I am