English poem
Upon a LADY'S Embroidery
by David Garrick (1717–1779)
Arachne once, as poets tell, A goddess at her art defy'd; But soon the daring mortal fell The hapless victim of her pride.
O then beware Arachne's fate, Be prudent, CHLOE, and submit; For you'll more surely feel her hate, Who rival both her Art and Wit.
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