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III. 3.

Yet hence barbaric Zeal

His Memory with unholy Rage pursues;
While from these arduous Cares of public Weal
She bids each Bard begone, & rest him with his Muse.
O Fool! to think the Man, whose ample Mind
Must grasp whatever yonder Stars survey,
And with the Charms of every Scene combin'd
The World's most perfect Image must display,
Can e'er his Country's Majesty descry
With heedless Eye!
O Fool! to deem
That He, whose Thought must visit every Theme,
Whose Heart must every strong Emotion know
By Nature planted, or by Fortune taught;

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