[Ad JOANNEM MILTONUM.]

Thus Imitated.

LET Mincio now in humble Waves subside;
 The Mantuan Swan no more supports his Pride;
 No more let Meles boast of HOMER's Lays;
 No more Sebetus murmur TASSO's Praise:
 Since Thames can glory in our MILTON's Name,
 Thames shall be equal to them all in Fame.