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BEP(P.781.003
20 Oct 1781:31 (1/1)
THE MAHOMETAN HOG. A Tale.
Thus says the prophet of the Turk,
"Good Mussulman beware of pork:
There is part in every swine,
No follower or friend of mine
May taste, whate'er his inclination,
On pain of excommunication."
. . . [18 lines]
"Renounce the world!" the preacher cries,
"We do," a multitude replies:
Whilst one as innocent regards
A song and friendly game at cards;
And one whatever you may say,
Can see no evil in a play,
Some love a concert or a race,
And other shooting or the chace.
. . . [6 more lines] Gent. Magazine, Sept, 1780.
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