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The Works of Alexander Pope, Volume 2 (of 10), Poetry - Volume 2

Note 491 — RAPE OF THE LOCK. (continued 2)

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Translated from Virgil, Æn. iv. 440:

Fata obstant, placidasque viri deus obstruit aures. Fate and great Jove had stopped his gentle tears.—Waller.— Wakefield.

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