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Moderation

She spoke——the Spectre in a Moment Gains
Altropia's Balmy Air, and Flowry Plains.
At his approach the Dome's Foundation shook,
When mid their Revels rushing in he broke.
Involv'd in Wreaths of Smoak awhile he stood,
Seeming at distance an unshapen Cloud.
But soon, the Cloud ascending to the Skies,
He manifest advanc'd before their Eyes.
Horror and Guilt shook ev'ry Conscious Breast,
But Bibliopolo most his Fears exprest,
Fainting he tumbled——Pass we o'er the rest.
Clodio alone fixt and unmov'd appear'd,
And what the Phantom said undaunted heard.
Forbear, my Friends, your Hot pursuits restrain,
Behold your lov'd Cethego once again.

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