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47. Upon his being deluded by the Oracle.
Nero consulting Delphos Oracle,How long His Soul might in her Palace dwell;
Receiv'd this Answer: Very carefull be;
To ten times seven, when there's added Three.
This Age from Nero far remote appears:
His own were counted, and not Galba's years.
When on Destruction, the Gods are intent:
They use Security; as Instrument.
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