Medulla Poetarum Romanorum Or, the Most Beautiful and Instructive Passages of the Roman Poets. Being a Collection, (Disposed under proper Heads,) Of such Descriptions, Allusions, Comparisons, Characters, and Sentiments, as may best serve to shew the Religion, Learning, Politicks, Arts, Customs, Opinions, Manners, and Circumstances of the Antients. With Translations of the same in English Verse. By Mr. Henry Baker |
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She said: and from her golden Quiver tookA feather'd Shaft, and bent her vengeful Bow:
Bent it, till both the crooked Horns were joyn'd,
And met each other: her Left Hand at once
Touching the Point, her Right and the tough Nerve
Strain'd to her Breast. Forthwith the sounding Air,
And hissing of the Weapon Aruns heard,
And in his Body felt the sticking Steel.—
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—With the Nerve
Of Horse's Hair full opposite he stood,
Levell'd his Shaft, and diverse drew his Arms:
Of Horse's Hair full opposite he stood,
Levell'd his Shaft, and diverse drew his Arms:
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