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the English Nation.
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exprſſive of the Strength and delicate Humour of the Original, that I am oblig'd ſeriouſly to aſk Pardon of the Author, and of all who underſtand Engliſh. However, as this is the only Method I have to make his Lordſhip's Verſes known, I ſhall here preſent you with them in our Tongue.

Qu'ay je donc vu dans l'Italie?
Orgueil, Aſtuce, & Pauvreté,
Grands Complimens, peu de Bonté
Et beaucoup de Ceremonie.
 
L'extravagante Comedie,
Que ſouvent l'Inquiſition[1]
Veut qu'on nomme Religion;
Mais qu'ici nous nommons Folie.

La Nature en vain bien faiſante
Veut enricher ſes Lieux charmans,
Des Prêtres la main deſolante
Etouffe ſes plus beaux préſens.

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  1. His Lordſhip undoubtedly hints at the Farces which certain Preachers act in the open Squares.