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Then thou^[1]—th' Abyss, his sinking Trunk receives,
150 His haughty Soul out-breath'd her Corse reluctant leaves.

XVI.
Nigh the Lake's Marge a Mouse there haply stood
Leichopinax^[2], held by Psicharpax dear,
The Prince's cries re-ecchoing from the Flood,
With well-known Sounds pierc'd his attentive Ear.
155 Abundant Tears he shed, and mad with Grief
Howl'd dire, but silenc'd with redounding sighs
In hopes of Vengeance plac'd his sole Relief;
Quick to Troxartes King of Mice he flies,
Th' unwelcome News impatient to relate,
160 The Frog's unkingly Crime, and young Psicharpax' Fate.

1. v. 149. Then thou.] It was the Opinion of the Antients, that Heroes, just upon the point of Death, had the Gift of Prophecy.
2. v. 152. Leichopinax.] A licker of Dishes.