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VTJ.783.019
23 Oct 1783:41 (1/12)
THE MAHOMETAN HOG. A TALE.
Thus says the prophet of the Turk,
"Good musselman, beware of pork:
"There is a part in every swine,
"No follower or friend of mine,
"May taste, whate'er his inclination,
"On pain of excommunication."
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"Renounce the world;" the preacher cries,
"We do," a multitude replies:
Whilst one as innocent regards
A snug and friendly game at cards;
And one whatever you may say,
Can see no evil in a play;
Some love a concert or a race,
And others shooting or the chace.
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