Poem by Alexander Pope

Lines on Curll

So when Curll's Stomach the strong Drench o'ercame,
(Infus'd in Vengenance of insulted Fame)
Th' Avenger sees, with a delighted Eye,
His long Jaws open, and his Colour fly;
And while his Guts the keen Emeticks urge,
Smiles on the Vomit, and enjoys the Purge. 

1. On a Fan of the Author's Design
2. In Imitation of Chaucer
3. Verses Left by Mr. Pope
4. Universal Prayer
5. On Mr. Gay

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