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Book II.
THE CHACE.
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Mature, e'er yet the callow Down has spread Its curling Shade. On bold Arabian Steeds With decent Pride they sit, that fearless hear The Lion's dreadful Roar; and down the Rock 460Swift-shooting plunge, or o'er the Mountain's Ridge Stretching along, the greedy Tyger leave Panting behind. On Foot their faithful Slaves With Javelins arm'd attend; each watchful Eye Fix'd on his youthful Care, for him alone 465He fears, and to redeem his Life, unmov'd Wou'd lose his own. The mighty Aurengzebe, From his high-elevated Throne, beholds His blooming Race; revolving in his Mind. What once he was, in his gay Spring of Life, 470When Vigour strung his Nerves. Parental Joy Melts in his Eyes, and flushes in his Cheeks. Now the loud Trumpet sounds a Charge. The Shouts Of eager Hosts, thro' all the circling Line,

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