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MG-A(G.748.010
4 May 1748:41 (158 Supplement)
From the London Magazine for November last.
TO THE RESTORERS OF OUR NAVAL HONOUR.
Hawke, Warren, and on, heroes of the main!
'Tis yours to breathe false Gallia's tumid vein;
To cool that rage, with English Ball and fire,
Which would to general Monarchy aspire.
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TO THE BRAVE EDWARD HAWKE, KNIGHT OF THE BATH, ON HIS LATE
GLORIOUS VICTORY AT SEA.
O Hawke! distinguish'd by a just applause;
Thou second Neptune in thy country's cause!
In vain France sends her squadrons to enslave,
While you look out to conquer and to save:
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