IN THE MOON.
35
145 Against the Roman Army in the field;
It may a valid Argument be held,
(The same Arcadia being but a Piece,
As his Dominions were, of antique Greece)
To vindicate, what this illustrious Person
150 Has made so learn'd, and noble a Discourse on;
And giv'n us ample Satisfaction all
Of th' ancient Privolvans Original.
That Elephants are really in the Moon,
Although our Fortune had discover'd none,
155 Is easily made plain, and manifest,
Since from the greatest Orbs, down to the least,
All other Globes of Stars and Constellations
Have Cattle in 'em of all Sorts and Nations;
And Heav'n like a northern Tartar's Horde,
160 With numerous and mighty Droves is stor'd.
And, if the Moon can but produce by Nature
A People of so large, and vast a Stature,
'Tis more than probable, she should bring forth
A greater Breed of Beasts too, than the Earth;
It may a valid Argument be held,
(The same Arcadia being but a Piece,
As his Dominions were, of antique Greece)
To vindicate, what this illustrious Person
150 Has made so learn'd, and noble a Discourse on;
And giv'n us ample Satisfaction all
Of th' ancient Privolvans Original.
That Elephants are really in the Moon,
Although our Fortune had discover'd none,
155 Is easily made plain, and manifest,
Since from the greatest Orbs, down to the least,
All other Globes of Stars and Constellations
Have Cattle in 'em of all Sorts and Nations;
And Heav'n like a northern Tartar's Horde,
160 With numerous and mighty Droves is stor'd.
And, if the Moon can but produce by Nature
A People of so large, and vast a Stature,
'Tis more than probable, she should bring forth
A greater Breed of Beasts too, than the Earth;
the Expences attending it. The Poet had added the two following Lines in this Character, but afterwards cross'd them out.
And first found out the building Pauls
And paving London with Sea Coals.
And paving London with Sea Coals.
