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46 Nor evil Purpose fears, nor knows,) enjoys Night's sweet Refreshment, humid Sleep, sincere. When Chaunticleer, with Clarion shrill, recalls The tardy Day, he to his Labours hies Gladsome, intent on somewhat that may ease Unhealthy Mortals, and with curious Search Examines all the Properties of Herbs, Fossils, and Minerals, that th' embowell'd Earth Displays, if by his Industry he can Benefit Human Race: Or else his Thoughts Are exercis'd with Speculations deep Of Good, and Just, and Meet, and th' wholsome Rules Of Temperance, and aught that may improve The moral Life; not sedulous to rail, Nor with envenom'd Tongue to blast the Fame Of harmless Men, or secret Whispers spread, 'Mong faithful Friends, to breed Distrust, and Hate. Studious of Virtue, he no Life observes   Rh