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[pg<br />

247]<br />

A princess raped transcends a navy<br />

storm'd:<br />

In such bold feats your impious<br />

might approve,<br />

Without th' assistance, or the fear <strong>of</strong><br />

Jove.<br />

<strong>The</strong> violated rites, the ravish'd<br />

dame;<br />

Our heroes slaughter'd and our<br />

ships on flame,<br />

Crimes heap'd on crimes, shall<br />

bend your glory down,<br />

And whelm in ruins yon flagitious<br />

town.<br />

O thou, great father! lord <strong>of</strong> earth<br />

and skies,<br />

Above the thought <strong>of</strong> man, supremely<br />

wise!<br />

If from thy hand the fates <strong>of</strong> mortals<br />

flow,<br />

From whence this favour to an impious<br />

foe?

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