"The presbyter, puffed up with spiritual pride, Shall on the necks of the lewd nobles ride; His brethren damn, the civil power defy, And parcel out republic prelacy. But short shall be his reign; his rigid yoke, And tyrant power, will puny sects provoke; And frogs and toads, and all the tadpole train, Will croak to heaven for help from this devouring crane."
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John Dryden, The Medal (1682)
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