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Book II.
THE CHACE.
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And boils in ev'ry Vein. As captive BoysCow'd by the ruling Rod, and haughty Frowns 95Of Pedagogues severe, from their hard TasksIf once dismiss'd, no Limits can containThe Tumult rais'd, within their little Breasts,But give a Loose to all their frolick Play:So from their Kennel rush the joyous Pack; 100A thousand wanton Gayeties expressTheir inward Extasy, their pleasing SportOnce more indulg'd, and Liberty restor'd.The rising Sun that o'er th' Horizon peeps,As many Colours from their glossy Skins 105Beaming reflects, as paint the various BowWhen April Show'rs descend. Delightful Scene!Where all around is gay, Men, Horses, Dogs,And in each smiling Countenance appearsFresh-blooming Health, and universal Joy. 110

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