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The British Enchanters.

Arcal. Hence to his Fate the valiant Boaster bear.

[They force him off.
For him, let our infernal Priests prepare

Their Knives, their Cords, and Altars——But for her,
Soft Beds, and flow'ry Banks, and fragrant Bow'rs,
Musick and Songs, and all those melting Pow'rs
With which Love steals on Hearts, and tunes the Mind
To tenderness and yielding——
Superior Charms, enchant us to be kind.

[Exeunt.


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