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Medulla Poetarum Romanorum

Or, the Most Beautiful and Instructive Passages of the Roman Poets. Being a Collection, (Disposed under proper Heads,) Of such Descriptions, Allusions, Comparisons, Characters, and Sentiments, as may best serve to shew the Religion, Learning, Politicks, Arts, Customs, Opinions, Manners, and Circumstances of the Antients. With Translations of the same in English Verse. By Mr. Henry Baker

Baker, Henry (1698-1774)

VOL. I.

[dedication]

MEDULLA POETARUM ROMANORUM.

The Four Ages of the WORLD.

Golden Age Restor'd.

Ages of Man Characteriz'd.

Ages of several Creatures.

Charioteer.

Thrown from a Chariot.

City Taken. See Siege.

Death (Against the Fear of it.)

Dissolution of all Things.

Dress, and Good Breeding.

End. Purpose of Life.

Funerals of the Slain.

Inclinations of Men Different.

II.

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Charioteer.

As when the Racers from their Barriers start,
And whirl around the Goal: the Charioteer
Vainly attempts to check the flying Steeds:
Himself is born away: the dusty Car
Swift smokes along: nor, bounding, hears the Rein.—

Trap. Virg. Georg. Lib. I.

With Force less rapid, starting from their Bounds,
The Chariots whirl, and smoke along the Field:
Less earnestly the eager Charioteers
O'er their swift Horses shake the waving Reins,
Hang prone upon the Lash, and bending fly.—

Id. Æn. Lib. V.