The Works of the Rev. Jonathan Swift/Volume 18/Upon Carthy's Threatening to Translate Pindar
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YOU have undone Horace, — what should hinder
Thy muse from falling upon Pindar?
But ere you mount his fiery steed,
Beware, O bard, how you proceed: ——
For should you give him once the reins,
High up in air he'll turn your brains;
And if you should his fury check,
'Tis ten to one he breaks your neck.