SWIFT-PINION'D FAME, which often babbling flies,
To bear unwelcome Truths, and oft'ner Lyes,
Had spread the ductile Error far and wide,
How wand'ring FELIX perish'd in the Tide.
But FELIX safely reach'd the  Port,
And soon arriv'd to Honours in the Court:
His Wisdom there the wisest Peers excell'd;
His Valour more surpass'd 'em in the Field.
When first he to the Royal Palace came,
An Accident occurr'd to raise his Fame:
A noble Lord there was, of great Renown,
Rebell'd against the King, and claim'd his Crown:
Great Preparations made he for the Fight;
Nor less the Monarch, to defend his Right;
But summon'd all, to meet the daring Foe,
Whose Strength could wield a Sword, or bend a Bow;
And promis'd to reward their Martial Care,
With Honours equal to their Deeds in War.