Alexander Pope (1688–1744). Complete Poetical Works. 1903.
Epigrams and EpitaphsFrom the Grub-Street Journal. IX. Epigram (Behold! ambitious)
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Cibber and Duck contend in rival lays,
But, gentle Colley, should thy verse prevail,
Thou hast no fence, alas! against his flail:
Therefore thy claim resign, allow his right:
For Duck can thresh, you know, as well as write.