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Show Courage, the mighty Attribute of Powers above, By which thofe great in War^ are great in hove. The Spring of all brave ABs is feated here, As Falfjoods draw their fordid Birth from fear. The beft and nobleft part of Mankind pay Homage yalty, what Veneration then is due to thofe Ver- . s and Endowments which even engag'd the Refpedt of Royalty it felf, in the Perfon of one of the greateft Emperors in the World, who chofe your Lordfhip not only «*s a Companion, but a Conductor. He wanted the Fire of fuch a Briton to animate his cold Ruffians, and wou'd therefore chufe you his Leader in War, as in Travel: H e knew the Fury of the Turk cou'd be only ftopt by an Englifh Nobleman, as the Power of France was by an Englifo King. A Senfe of this Greatnefs which might deter others, animates m e to addrefs your Lordfhip; refolv'd that my firft Mufe fhou'd take an high and daring Flight, afpirJd to your Lordfhip's Protection for this Trifle, which I mull own m y felf now proud of, affording me this Opportunity of humbly declaring m y felf, My Lord, Your Lordfhip's moft devoted Servant, G. FARQ.UHAR. PRO* |
