73. O! the sweet charms of independant…

73. O! the sweet charms of independant sway! Princes whose will pretended law restrains. Are only royal slaves, and rule in chains. But he's a king who triumphs, free from law, Like the fierce monarchs who the desert awe; Who uncontrol'd range the wide mountain o'er, And shake the forest with their dreadful roar; Whose haughty nod the trembling herd obey, Nor are they subjects only but their prey.