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26. Upon his Magnificence.
When Rome was in her Cradle, Remus Bloud,Wash'd her Foundation; with a crimson Floud.
Not to be lull'd by Peace could she dispence;
As if Bellona's, choicest Residence.
This made the City, far unfit to be,
A Chair of State, to Supreme Majesty.
But in Augustus Reign, fierce Mars did cease:
And from mean Houses he rais'd Palaces.
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And Pharian Columns, did the Street enrich.
Rome now, or never, had atchiev' her Prime:
Augustus found Materials, and Peace, Time.
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