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NHG-P.758.022
2 Jun 1758:41 (87)
London, March 1. Prologue to the new tragedy of Agis.
Spoken by Mr. Garrick.
If, in these days of luxury and ease,
A tale from Sparta's rigid state can please;
If patriot plans a British heart can warm;
If Kings asserting liberty, can charm;
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Then for the brave the fair reserv'd her charms,
And scorn'd to clasp a coward in her arms:
The trumpet call'd; she seiz'd the sword & shield,
Array'd in haste her husband for the field;
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