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THE CHACE.
Book IV.
Select with Joy; but to the merc'less FloodExpose the dwindling Refuse, nor o'erload 95Th' indulgent Mother. If thy Heart relent,Unwilling to destroy, a Nurse provide,And to the Foster-Parent give the CareOf thy superfluous Brood; she'll cherish kindThe Alien Offspring; pleas'd thou shalt behold 100Her Tenderness, and hospitable Love.
If frolick now, and play-full they desertTheir gloomy Cell, and on the verdant TurfWith Nerves improv'd, pursue the mimick Chace,Coursing around; unto thy choicest Friends 150Commit thy valu'd Prize: The rustick DamesShall at thy Kennel wait, and in their LapsReceive thy growing Hopes, with many a KissCaress, and dignify their little ChargeWith some great Title, and resounding Name 110

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