The CHARIOTEER.

And he sunk down in his Chariot.

2 Kings ix. 24.

The Charioteer, by Horses fierce,

Is rapid whirl’d along;

The Reins they scorn, while Fear of Death

Contends with Reason strong.

The rapid Wheel at length torn off,

The Axle overthrows;

While, from the Casks, the precious Wine

In copious Torrents flows.