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BOOK I.  From One, the meanest in her numerous Train; Tho' meanest, not least studious of her Praise.


 * Muse, raise thy Voice to Beaufort's spotless Fame,

To Beaufort, in a long Descent deriv'd From Royal Ancestry, of Kingly Rights Faithful Asserters: In Him centring meet Their glorious Virtues, high Desert from Pride Disjoin'd, unshaken Honour, and Contempt Of strong Allurements. O Illustrious Prince! O Thou of ancient Faith! Exulting, Thee, In her fair List this happy Land inrolls.


 * Who can refuse a Tributary Verse

To Weymouth, firmest Friend of slighted Worth In evil Days? whose hospitable Gate, Unbarr'd to All, invites a numerous Train Of daily Guests; whose Board, with Plenty crown'd,  Rh