Page:Boileau's Lutrin - a mock-heroic poem. In six canto's. Render'd into English verse. To which is prefix'd some account of Boileau's writings, and this translation. (IA boileauslutrinmo00boil).pdf/64

 Incourag'd thus, Brontin a Mallet shook, And Boirude a Nail-driving Hammer took. Lamour's Heroic Steps they tread, and feel An unknown Warmth, a more than Human Zeal. Happy the Wretched who implore the Aid Of such a Leader, such a firm Brigade! The Moon, who spy'd their haughty March from far, Withdraws her Peaceful Light, and aids the War. Discord pursu'd them, with a favou'ring Eye, She grin'd a Smile, and with her hideous Cry Drove back the trembling Clouds, and pierc'd the vaulted Sky. From thence the Sound descended to th' Abode Of the Citose, and wak'd Sloth's drowsy God. There