CANTO VI.
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ARGUMENT.
A Recapitulation of the Wonders Shown—The Proper Use of Knowledge enforced—The Infinite Value of Man’s Soul and Highest Destiny—An Inducement the Happiness of the Blest—The Scenes of Life chequered for a Wise Purpose—Man’s Redemption—The Summons—The Poet’s Departure—The Crowd, led by Sir Page, resume their Common Dress; after which they are brought by Sir Herald to the Postern Gate; who checks the Rabble Rout by a Blast of his Horn—The Crowd dismissed—Disperse their several Ways—Variety of their Pursuits—Dan Fantasy’s Palace is again illuminated—Other Folks invited—Sir Herald Prepares a Second Time to sound.