Examen poeticum being the third part of miscellany poems containing variety of new translations of the ancient poets, together with many original copies by the most eminent hands.

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Title: Examen poeticum being the third part of miscellany poems containing variety of new translations of the ancient poets, together with many original copies by the most eminent hands.
Publication: London :: Printed by R.E. for Jacob Tonson,; 1693.
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Subject terms: Syphilis -- Early works to 1800.
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IN Gray-hair'd Celia's wither'd Arms
Whilst Mighty Lewis lay,
She cry'd, if I have any Charms,
My Dearest let's away.

I tremble for you when I hear
Of Drums the dreadful Rattle:
Alas, Sir! what shou'd you do here
In dreadful day of battle.

Perhaps you'll ask what can repair
The Ruines of your Glory:
'Tis fit you leave so mean a Care
To those who Pen your Story.

Are not D'Espreaux and Corneile paid
For Panegyrick writing?
They know how Heroes may be made
Without the help of fighting.

Your Foes too saucily approach,
'Tis best to leave them fairly:
Put six good Horses in your Coach,
And carry Me to Marly.

Let Bousters, to secure your Fame,
Go take some Town, or buy it;
Whilst you, great Sir, at Nostredame,
Te Deum sing in quiet.