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119. The Anagram of Roma. To the Carthaginians.
Hannibal took not Luck, when 'twas his course:Not well considering, the Roman Force.
The way to Conquer, was known to this Man;
But (though he were a subtle African)
He was found Ignorant, to use his Lot.
So, many strike not whilst the Iron's hot.
Roma, by Mora; Little Delay, More
Then fit; made Rome as Great, as once before.
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