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Philipot, Thomas

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FAB. XXXVI. Jupiter and the Frogs.

The Frogs implore a king, and Iupiter
To please the Rable does king Log preffer,
But too unactive he—again they implore,
Iove sends the Stork who does the fooles devour.

Morall

If Kings be mild they'r dull, if active they
We blast 'em with the guilt of Tyrant sway.