The First Satire of the Second Book of Horace Imitated (1733) [ Concepts ]
… The First Satire of the Second Book of Horace, Imitated P. There are (I scarce can think it, but am told) There are to whom my Satire seems too bold: Scarce to wise Peter complaisant enough, And something said of Chartres much too rough. The lines … good Erasmus in an honest mean, In moderation placing all my glory, While Tories call me Whig, and Whigs a Tory. [70] Satire's my weapon, but I'm too discreet To run a muck, and tilt at all I meet; I only wear it in a land of Hectors, …
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