Cf. Young's 'Complaint',
1743, 'Night' iv. 9, of which this and the next line are a
recollection. According to Prior ('Life', 1837, ii. 83), they
were printed as a quotation in the version of 1765. Young's line
is--
Man wants but Little; nor that Little, long.
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"modest". 'Vicar of Wakefield', first edition, 'grateful.'
l. 37. -----
"Far in a wilderness obscure". First version, and 'Vicar of
Wakefield', first edition:--
Far shelter'd in a glade obscure
The modest mansion lay.
l. 43. -----
"The wicket, opening with a latch". First version, and 'Vicar
of Wakefield', first edition:--
The door just opening with a latch.
l. 45. -----
"And now, when busy crowds retire". First version, and 'Vicar
of Wakefield', first edition:--
And now, when worldly crowds retire
To revels or to rest.
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"But nothing, etc.
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