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THE CHACE.
Book IV.
Easy the Lesson of the youthful Train,When Instinct prompts, and when Example guides.If the too forward Younker at the Head 130Press boldly on, in wanton sportive Mood,Correct his Haste, and let him feel abash'dThe ruling Whip. But if he stoop behindIn wary modest Guise, to his own NoseConfiding sure; give him full Scope to work 135His winding Way, and with thy Voice applaudHis Patience, and his Care; soon shalt thou viewThe hopeful Pupil Leader of his Tribe,And all the list'ning Pack attend his Call.
Oft lead them forth where wanton Lambkins play, 140And bleating Dams with jealous Eyes observeTheir tender Care. If at the crowding FlockHe bay presumptuous, or with eager Haste

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