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Philipot, Thomas

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FAB. XLI. The Hares and Storm.

The Hares in storms to close recesses hye,
And thro' a scanted breach themselves convey,
But when they find a Lake they must wade thro'
Forward they dare not, backward can not goe.

Morall

When counsell'd thus by a more prudent Hare
What can't be remedied with patience bear