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[Take the low lowing Bull, the sharp-tuskt Bore]

Take the low lowing Bull, the sharp-tuskt Bore,
Besmeared with Adonis ruddy gore.)
And frisking Lambs, and with their blouds bestow
A fresh, red, corall tincture on the brow
Of froth becurled Neptune, lets arise,
And to the carefull Sea-gods sacrifice.
Let gratefull Aromatick odours burne,
Let pious incense smoake, for the returne
Of Great Flaminius, in whom abide
More Art, then raised Athens to her pride,
More civill Ethicks he containe, then may
Well moralize all sauage India.
Dance nimbly Ladies, beat the measur'd ground
With your light feet, in a fantastick round,
Lads joyntly joyne your hands, whilst y'are to greet
Flaminius, we'l joyne our measur'd feet.