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upon several Occasions.
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On the D. of Monmouth's Expedi­tion into Scotland, in the Summer Solstice, 1678.
Swift as Joves Messenger, the Winged God,With Sword as Potent as his Charming Rod,He flew to Execute the Kings Command,And in a moment reach'd that Northern Land;Where Day contending with approaching Night,Assists the Heroe with continu'd Light.On Foes surpriz'd, and by no Night conceal'd,He might have rush'd, but noble Pity heldHis Hand a while, and to their choice gave 'space,Which they would prove, his Valour, or his Grace.This not well heard, his Cannon louder spoke,And then, like Lightning, thro that Cloud he broke;

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