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THE ROUT;
AN EPIGRAM.
Says Peter to Paul, I've oft heard of a rout,Pray tell me, friend Paul, what such things are about?
A rout, replied Peter, 's an odd sort of meeting;
Which happens when Folly her inmates is treating;
A motley assemblage, adults, girls, and boys,
Who mangle the absent, drink tea, prate of toys,
Play at cards, and appal Common Sense with their noise.
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