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Rh For the rights of a monarch their country defending,

Till death their attachment to royalty seal'd.

6.

Shades of heroes, farewell! your descendant departing

From the seat of his ancestors, bids you adieu!

Abroad, or at home, your remembrance imparting

New courage, he'll think upon glory and you.

7.

Though a tear dim his eye at this sad separation,

'Tis nature, not fear, that excites his regret;

Far distant he goes, with the same emulation,

The fame of his Fathers he ne'er can forget.