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FAB. LXX. The Tortoise and Hare.
The Hare, and Tortois being to run a Race,The Hare first slept, depending on his Pace
The Tortois still krept on, with motion Slow,
And won the Victory from her swift heeld foe.
Morall
Mean parts by Industry have luckyer hitts,Than all the fancy'd power of lazyer witts.
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