Georgic

 1    I|         that card their nightly task,~Know not the storm-sign,
 2   II|      toss the cumbrous hoes, or task the soil~With burrowing
 3   II|       we’ll roast.~This further task again, to dress the vine, ~
 4  III| Maecenas. Without thee no lofty task~My mind essays. Up! break
 5  III|     vain prolongs~The fruitless task, and, to the encounter come,~
 6  III|    footsteps of his pride.~Each task alike is arduous, and for
 7  III|  chariot, be your steed’s first task~To face the warrior’s armed
 8  III|         his mouth, or, kindlier task,~With patient neck support
 9  III|    Enough of herds. This second task remains,~The wool-clad flocks
10   IV|  volatile desires,~Nor hard the task: tear off the monarchs’
11   IV|     hand but his the blistering task should ply,~Plant the young