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ODE LXVIII. THE SUPPLICATION.

Queen of the Woodland Chace, whose Darts
Unerring pierce the Mountain-harts,
Diana chaste, Jove's Daughter fair,
Suppliant to thee I breathe my Prayer.
Descend, propitious to my Vow,
To where the Streams of Lethe flow:
In Pity aid a hapless Race,
Bright Goddess of the Woodland Chace;
With holy Awe they own thy Sway,
And meek in Reverence obey.