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In Opera publica Cæsaris, Spect. Epig. 2.

Here where that high Coloss the Stars surveys,
And lofty engines swell up in the wayes
The envied Courts of Nero shined: And one
One only house this Citty filld alone.
Here where the Amphitheatres vast Pile
Is now erected were his Pools ere while.
Where we admire the Baths that running gift
The proud Field from poor men their dwellings shrift.

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Where Claudia's Walk extends its ample shade
Was the extream part of his Pallace made.
Rome's to it self returnd, And by thee they
Though once thine Cæsar, are the Peoples joy.