Citation - Vermont Gazette-Bennington: 1783.08.28

VTG-B.783.011
28 Aug 1783:41, 42, 43 (13)
THE LION, THE MASTIVES, & OTHER BEASTS, A fable.
In former days---no matter when------
Four footed beasts resembled men;
Partook of human speech and cares,
And manag'd mighty state affairs,
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With pealing shouts the woodlands ring,
Each mastiff's glory----how they sing!
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