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XLVIII.
The Warrior Pternotroctes^[1] levell'd right
His glitt'ring Javelin 'gainst Limnisius'^[2] Head,
Which pierc'd his lifted Shield and Helmet bright,
And inmost Brain; the Soul in terror fled.
475 Crambophagus^[3] with suddain Fear dismay'd,
Leap'd the steep Bank to gain his native Lake;
But Pternotroctes' winged Weapon staid
His Flight, deep entring his inglorious Back.
Stretch'd on the Brink his lifeless Corse remain'd,
480 While Rays of purple Blood, the silver Water stain'd.

XLIX.
Pternoglyphus^[4] by Calaminthius^[5] seen,
His Spear advancing, struck the Frog with dread,

1. v. 471. Pternotroctes.] A Bacon-eater.
2. v. 472. Limnisius.] Call'd from the Lake.
3. v. 475. Crambophagus.] A Cabbage-eater.
4. v. 481. Pternoglyphus.] A Bacon-scooper.
5. v. 481. Calaminthius.] From the Herb.

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