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1808.8
[Epigram]
"Sorrowful Solomon"
The Morning Chronicle (July 14, 1808)

"Woe to the Tyrant France!" cries drooping Spain—
    "Help, Britons! Spain begins the mighty work!"—
Proud Britain arms—and, o'er the wond'ring main,
    Oh! Esop's mountain!—sends the D--- of Y--k![1]

 


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