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Love of fame, the universal passion : in seven characteristical satires / [Edward Young]
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in LOVE of FA M E, Sat. VI. ^ Nor think it hard so great a length to run; C When such the theme,twill easily be done. j Si

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Ye Fair! to draw your excellence at length, fExceeds the narrow bounds of human strength;You, here, in miniature your pictures see; (Tc

Nor hope from Zincks more justice, than from me, I SuMy portraits grace your mind, as his your side*, ?«

His portraits will inflame , mine quench your pride; ^Hes dear, you frugal-, chuse my cheaper lay, &

And be your reformation all my fay,

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Lavinia is polite, but not prophane ; h

To Church as constant, as to T)rury-lane. Tt

She decently, in form , pays Heavn its due; $

And makes a civil visit to her Pew. , 7 ^

Her listed fan, to give a solemn air, J '

Conceals her face, which pases for a prayer:

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