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[The Conquests Anna by her Chiefs has won]
In this Cut is represented the Sun in an Eclipse; or Lewis XIV. eclips'd by Queen ANNE. On the right Hand in the same Square are two Astrologers, taking their Observations; Queen ANNE is in the Center, on a Throne, holding the Cock, whose Wings she clips to prevent his Flight, in her Hand. The Figures on each side of Her are Her Counsellors and Generals. The Fleet in the Corner on the left Hand side is, Admiral Leak's Triumphing over the Count de Toulouse Admiral of France. The Battel on the right-side of the Sun is drawn for that of Ramilly or Judoigne; the Church of the last Town appearing at a little distance. On the other side of the Sun, the French King and his dear Wife or Mistriss Madam Maintenon are represented in close Conference.
Eclipse the Glories of the Bourbon Sun.
Her rising Lustre spreads as his declines,
And faintly like the setting Day he shines.
Her Fleets and Armies o'er the World convey
Her Fame, and triumph o'er Tyrannick Sway.
She vindicates the Cause of injur'd Kings,
And clips the Gallick Cock's presumptious Wings.
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