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But to thy Worthies render homage due,
Their[[316]] “hair-breadth scapes” with anxious interest view;
Statesmen and Heroines whom this age adores,
Though plainer times would call them Rogues and Whores.
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See Louvet, patriot, pamphleteer, and sage,
Tempering with amorous fire his virtuous rage.
Form’d for all tasks, his various talents see,
The luscious Novel, the severe Decree.