[Ad JOANNEM MILTONUM.]
18th Century Stephen Duck English[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.