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Book II. Of soft Parthenope. But still the rage Of dire ambition and gigantic pow'r, From public aims and from the busy walk Of civil commerce, drove the bolder train Of penetrating science to the cells, Where studious ease consumes the silent hour In shadowy searches and unfruitful care. Thus from their guardians torn, the tender arts Of mimic fancy and harmonious joy, Rh