Such once were ; such the Happy
and  in better Ages knew.
The mighty  first left the Shore,
Spread all his Sails, and durst the Deeps explore;
He steer'd securely, and discover'd far,
by the Light of the
Poets, a  long unconfin'd and free,
Still fond and proud of
Receiv'd his Laws; and stood convinc'd 'twas fit
Who conquer'd  shou'd preside o'er