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18. Cæsar Sacrificing, One of the Beasts, wanted an Heart.
For many Laurel wreaths, the Prince of Rome,The Gods presented, with an Hecatomb.
The wise Haruspex, searching ev'ry Part;
Found out one Beast quite destitute of Heart.
The Sacrifice, was counted Ominous:
No Heart? the Gods will not be served thus.
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