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ART of DANCING.

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POE M.

Inceffu patuit Dea. VIRG.

Written in the Year 1730.

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The Rt. Hon. the Lady FANNY FIELDING.

CANTO I.

N the fmooth dance to move with graceful mien, Eafy with care, and fprightly tho' ferene,

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To mark th' inftructions echoing strains convey,
And with just steps each tuneful note obey,
I teach; be prefent, all ye facred Choir,
Blow the foft flute, and ftrike the founding lyre:
When FIELDING bids, your kind affistance bring,
And at her feet the lowly tribute fling;
Oh may her eyes (to her this verfe is due)
What first themselves infpir'd, vouchfafe to view!

Hail lovelieft art! that can't all hearts infnare, And make the fairest still appear more fair.