To rule those muses whom before he served.

His learning, and untainted manners too,

We find, Athenians, are derived to you;

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Such antient hospitality there rests }

In yours, as dwelt in the first Grecian breasts, }

Whose kindness was religion to their guests. }

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Such modesty did to our sex appear, }

As, had there been no laws, we need not fear, }