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32 Respect that ancient loyal House, and wish The noble Peer, that now transcends our Hopes In early Worth, his Country's justest Pride, Uninterrupted Joy, and Health entire.


 * Let every Tree in every Garden own

The Red-streak as supream; whose pulpous Fruit With Gold irradiate, and Vermilian shines Tempting, not fatal, as the Birth of that Primæval interdicted Plant, that won Fond Eve in hapless Hour to taste, and die. This, of more bounteous Influence, inspires Poetic Raptures, and the lowly Muse Kindles to loftier Strains; even I perceive Her sacred Virtue. See! the Numbers flow Easie, whilst, chear'd with her nectareous Juice, Hers, and my Country's Praises I exalt. Hail Herefordian Plant, that dost disdain Rh