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The Works of Alexander Pope, Volume 1, Poetry - Volume 1

Note 72 — WINDSOR FOREST.

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This use of the word "reign" for the territory ruled over, instead of for the sway of the ruler, was always uncommon, and is now obsolete. Queen Anne is mentioned in connection with the chase and the "immortal huntress," because her favourite diversion before she grew unwieldy and inactive, was to follow the hounds in her chaise.

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