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Book I.
THE CHACE.
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Which proudly neighing, with the Sun begins 90Chearful his Course; and e'er his Beams decline,Has measur'd half thy Surface unfatigued.In thee alone, fair Land of Liberty!Is bred the perfect Hound, in Scent and SpeedAs yet unrivall'd, while in other Climes 95Their Virtue fails, a weak degen'rate Race.In vain malignant Steams, and Winter Fogs Load the dull Air, and hover round our Coasts, The Huntsman ever gay, robust, and bold,Defies the noxious Vapour, and confides 100In this delightful Exercise, to raiseHis drooping Head, and cheer his Heart with Joy.
 Ye vig'rous Youths, by smiling Fortune blest With large Demesnes, hereditary Wealth,Heap'd copious by your wise Fore-Fathers Care, 105Hear and attend! while I the Means reveal

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