The Charioteer

And he sunk down in his Chariot.

2 Kings ix. 24.

The Charioteer, by Horses fierce,
Is rapid whirl’d along;
The Reins they scorn, while Fear of Death
Contends with Reason strong.

The rapid Wheel at length torn off,
The Axle overthrows;
While, from the Casks, the precious Wine
In copious Torrents flows.