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Of reverend dotards check'd our<br />

glory long:<br />

Too long Jove lull'd us with lethargic<br />

charms,<br />

But now in peals <strong>of</strong> thunder calls to<br />

arms:<br />

In this great day he crowns our full<br />

desires,<br />

Wakes all our force, and seconds all<br />

our fires."<br />

He spoke—the warriors at his<br />

fierce command<br />

Pour a new deluge on the Grecian<br />

band.<br />

Even Ajax paused, (so thick the<br />

javelins fly,)<br />

Stepp'd back, and doubted or to live<br />

or die.<br />

Yet, where the oars are placed, he<br />

stands to wait<br />

What chief approaching dares attempt<br />

his fate:

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