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The fool of false dominion--and a kind Of bastard Cæsar, following him of old With steps unequal; for the Roman's mind Was modelled in a less terrestrial mould,[26.H.] With passions fiercer, yet a judgment cold,[470] And an immortal instinct which redeemed The frailties of a heart so soft, yet bold-- Alcides with the distaff now he seemed At Cleopatra's feet,--and now himself he beamed,