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 | The odes, epodes and Carmen Seculare of Horace (1719) |  |
ODE XXIX. To Iccius.
Arabian
Wealth and warlike Spoils
Are all your future Hope and Care,
Since you are bent on Martial Toils,
And for the haughty Mede new Chains prepare.
Are all your future Hope and Care,
Since you are bent on Martial Toils,
And for the haughty Mede new Chains prepare.
What Captive Wives of Heroes slain
Obsequious shall attend your State?
What noble Youth the next Campaign
Shall fill your Wine, and at your Table wait?
Obsequious shall attend your State?
What noble Youth the next Campaign
Shall fill your Wine, and at your Table wait?
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The rapid Streams with monstrous Force
May upwards climb the Mountain's Brow,
Ascending Tiber change its Course,
And backwards from the frighted Ocean flow;
May upwards climb the Mountain's Brow,
Ascending Tiber change its Course,
And backwards from the frighted Ocean flow;
Since you your New-made Armour take,
And tho' you promis'd better things,
Your Study and your Books forsake,
To follow bloody Wars and fighting Kings.
And tho' you promis'd better things,
Your Study and your Books forsake,
To follow bloody Wars and fighting Kings.
| The odes, epodes and Carmen Seculare of Horace (1719) | |