He joking said, and cast his eyes above.

I gave my word, though really I must own

On first beholding I was near o'erthrown,

And nigh had fallen into Cupid's snare,

For such a sight I did but half prepare.

A step approached, he left that toe to seek,

A smacking kiss salutes his aged cheek,

Then, whisp'ring low of me, I heard them speak,

And felt uncertain what I ought to do.

When not long after they both entered through