Upon Carthy's Threatening To Translate Pindar (Epigram Against Carthy)
You have undone Horace, - what should hinder Thy Muse from falling upon Pindar? But ere you mount his fiery steed, Beware, O Bard, how you proceed: - For should you give him once the reins, High up in air he'll turn your brains; And if you should his fury check, 'Tis ten to one he breaks your neck.
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