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 |
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As stubborn Steers by brawny Plowmen broke,
And joyn'd reluctant to the galling Yoke,
Alike disdain with servile Necks to bear
Th' unwonted Weight, or drag the crooked Share,
But rend the Reins, and bound a diff'rent Way,
And all the Furrows in Confusion lay:
Such was the Discord of the royal Pair,
Whom Fury drove precipitate to War.—
And joyn'd reluctant to the galling Yoke,
Alike disdain with servile Necks to bear
Th' unwonted Weight, or drag the crooked Share,
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And all the Furrows in Confusion lay:
Such was the Discord of the royal Pair,
Whom Fury drove precipitate to War.—
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