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Nor yet could Pleasure's charms unnerve my Mind
In acts of famous Chivalry employ'd.
55 When 'gainst my Foemen I advance my spear,
Opposing to their Ranks my sev'nfold shield;
I teach the Victor Warriour how to fear,
And hardy Vet'rans to my Prowess yield;
Nor shun I deadly Dangers glorious Sight,
60 Highest in Pow'r and Rule, and foremost in the Fight.

VII.
Not Man himself, not Giant Man I dread,
But frequent to his Couch undaunted creep;
Insult triumphant o'er his pillow'd Head,
Assail his Hands, and interrupt his Sleep.
65 By Force unaided, he by secret Train
To work my Fate, his wily Engine bends;
Where proffer'd Banquet covers certain bane,
And Death insidious from a Wire depends.