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 Yes, they Agree The Monster must not stand, Nor must it fall by any Private Hand: But let th' Assembled Chapter View the Sight, And in full Synod do the Chanter Right.

This Sage Advice repriev'd the threatn'd Mass, And Smooth'd the ruffl'd Sire's distorted Face: Then be it so, said he, Let them appear, Summon, without Delay, the Chapter Here; Fly, and with holy Yell the Dotards Wake; So shall they of our Early Grief partake.

At this Discourse Surpriz'd and Froze they Stand, Regardless of their Soveraign's rash Command.

Foolish and bold, Says Roger, To enjoyn A Morning's work I fear we must decline! Betimes we ought to Quit this Party Fray, Where 'tis Impossible we shou'd Obey; Tho'