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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Hunting the Hare. |
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Hunting the Hare.
As when a Hare the nimble Greyhound spies,His Feet for Prey, she her's for Safety plies:
And now he strains, and now he forward bends,
Now to her Heels his lengthned Snout extends:
So near he bears, and hovers over the Prize,
He seems to seize her ev'ry Step she flies:
While she scarce knowing if She's caught or no,
Springs from his Mouth, and mocks the seizing Foe.—
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