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Yes! such are the fatal effects of excess,
Which reason was given to man to repress.
But now let us tell them, with pride, in their feasts,
To copy the Insects, the Birds, and the Beasts.”
The effect of his speech was immediately seen,
They all roar’d “Rule Britannia” in praise of his Queen.
And as soon as their Monarch had quitted the room,
Without growl, grunt, or grumble, they all scrambled home.
FINIS.
H. Bryer, Printer, Bridge-Street, Blackfriars.