[THE SICK MAN AND THE PHYSICIAN.]

Woe to the land where those who guide,

To please the people's foolish pride,

Persuade them there is nought to dread,

When ruin threatens o'er their head.

A patient, ask'd to tell his pains,

Of thirst and shivering cold complains.

"'Tis very good," the doctor said;

"He has but to remain in bed,

And take the med'cines I shall send,