In the expression 'A poet could not but be gay/ In such a jocund company' the first line means.

To be happy was a poet's obligation

A poet only pretended to be gay

It was impossible for a poet not to be happy

It was impossible for a poet to be happy

A poet was against any form of gaiety



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