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Boileau's Lutrin.

Yes, they Agree The Monster must not stand,
Nor must it fall by any Private Hand:
But let th' Assembled Chapter View the Sight,
And in full Synod do the Chanter Right.

This Sage Advice repriev'd the threatn'd Mass,
And Smooth'd the ruffl'd Sire's distorted Face:
Then be it so, said he, Let them appear,
Summon, without Delay, the Chapter Here;
Fly, and with holy Yell the Dotards Wake;
So shall they of our Early Grief partake.

At this Discourse Surpriz'd and Froze they Stand,
Regardless of their Soveraign's rash Command.

Foolish and bold, Says Roger, To enjoyn
A Morning's work I fear we must decline!
Betimes we ought to Quit this Party Fray,
Where 'tis Impossible we shou'd Obey;

Tho'