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Ad JOANNEM MILTONUM.
Thus Imitated.
Let Mincio now in humble Waves subside;The Mantuan Swan no more supports his Pride;
No more let Meles boast of Homer's Lays;
No more Sebetus murmur Tasso's Praise:
Since Thames can glory in our Milton's Name,
Thames shall be equal to them all in Fame.
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