TRANSLATION.

ODES OF HORACE. BOOK I. ODE XXIII.

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BY D. R. K.

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Like frightened fawn, when on the mountain air

The crashing hunt comes sweeping near its lair,

Trembling it stands, uncertain which to fly,

The rustling leaves, or stag-hounds dreadful cry,

So thou, my Chloe, when thy swain appears,