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THE CHACE.
Book III.
Like Troops of Amazons, the female BandPrance round their Cars, not in refulgent ArmsAs those of old; unskill'd to weild the Sword,Or bend the Bow, these kill with surer Aim.The royal Offspring, fairest of the Fair, 370Lead on the splendid Train. Anna more brightThan Summer Suns, or as the Lightning keen,With irresistible Effulgence arm'd,Fires ev'ry Heart. He must be more than Man,Who unconcern'd can bear the piercing Ray. 375Amelia, milder than the blushing Dawn,With sweet engaging Air, but equal Pow'rInsensibly subdues, and in soft ChainsHer willing Captives leads. Illustrious MaidsEver triumphant! whose victorious Charms, 380Without the needless Aid of high DescentHad aw'd Mankind, and taught the World's great Lords

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