Better to preserve the peace.

59 thy] this 1651, 1653.

62 The merit of the style for burlesque use could hardly be better brought out.


*To the Hectors, upon the unfortunate death of H. Compton.

You Hectors! tame professors of the sword,

Who in the chair state duels, whose black word

Bewitches courage, and like Devils too,

Leaves the bewitch'd when 't comes to fight and do.

Who on your errand our best spirits send,