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BOOK II. Of Discontent; two Nations under One, In Laws and Int'rest diverse, still persu'd Peculiar Ends, on each Side resolute To fly Conjunction; neither Fear, nor Hope, Nor the sweet Prospect of a mutual Gain, Cou'd ought avail, 'till prudent   said To Her Command, they willingly unite, One in Affection, Laws, and Government, Indissolubly firm; from Dubris South, To Northern Orcades, Her long Domain.
 * strait with Reverence due


 * And now thus leagu'd by an eternal Bond,

What shall retard the Britons' bold Designs, Or who sustain their Force; in Union knit, Sufficient to withstand the Pow'rs combin'd   Rh