Lines on Curll by Alexander Pope
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.
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