BOOK.] Chace, 249 



BOOK THE THIRD, 



ARGUMENT. 



OF King Edgarj and his impofing a Tribute of Wolves Heads 

 upon the Kings of Wales : From hence a Tranfition t-> Fox- 

 Hunting, which is defcribed in all its Parts. Cenfure of an 

 over-numerous Pack. Of the feveral Engines to deftroy 

 Foxes, and other wild Beafts. The Steel-trap defcribed, 

 and the Manner of ufmg it. Defcription of the Pitfall for 

 the Lion ; and another for the Elephant. The ancient Way 

 of Hunting the Tyger with a Mirrour. The Arabian Man- 

 ner of hunting the wild Boar. Defcription of the Royal 

 §cag-chace at Windfor Foreft. Concludes with an Addrels 

 to his Majefty, and an Eulogy upon Mercy. 



Xn Albion's ifle when glorious E^lgar reign'd, 

 He, wifely provident, from her white cliffs 

 Launch'd half her foreft, and with numerous fleets 

 Cover'd his wide domain •, there proudly rode 

 Lord of the deep, the great prerogative 

 Of Britiih monarchs. Each invader bold, 

 Dane and Norwegian, at a diftance gaz'd, 

 And, difappointed, gnalh'd his teeth in vain. 

 He fcour'd the feas, and to remotefl: fhores 

 With fwelling fails the trembling corfair fled. 

 Rich commerce flourifli'd, and with bufy oars 

 Palh'd the refounding furge. Nor lefs 3t land 



His 



