Without, unspotted; innocent within,

She feared no Danger, for she knew no gin.

Yet had she oft been scor’d by bloody claws

Of winged owls, and stern Grimalkin’s Paws

Aim’d at her destin’d Head, which made her fly,

Tho’ she was doomed to death, and fated not to die.

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ALEXANDER POPE.

Born May 21, 1688.   |   Died May 30, 1744.