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The first syllable take of a place of resort Whither some [[unclear]] thro' terror & others for sport; Subjoins the last branch of embattled array Where martinet Colonels, their valor display. When I'm wrapt up in verse, & entangl'd in rhyme Deceit forms my glory, -in me 'tis no crime. From you critic's I ask for the tribute of praise Since [[underline]] Augusta vouchsafes to [[/underline]] attend to my days.-- My firsts the patriot Cheiftain's latter part Who in his Country's cause, brav'd many a dart My second marks the stature of the fair But who can paint her fascinating air When I would nature's masterpeice survey Propitious [[underline]] may my whole her [[/underline]] charms display.
