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Poems on
Fleuron from 'Poems on Several Occasions' by William Broome, 2nd edition published in 1739
Fleuron from 'Poems on Several Occasions' by William Broome, 2nd edition published in 1739

THE

FIRST ODE

OF

HORACE

TRANSLATED.

Mæcenas, whose high Lineage springs
From a long Race of antient Kings,
Patron, and Friend! thy honour'd Name
At once is my Defence, and Fame.

There are, who with fond Transport praise
The Chariot thund'ring in the Race;

Where