When Man in battle or in quarrel tilts,
Thus the low world, north, south, or west, or east,
Must still obey the high[635]—which is their handle,
Their Moon, their Sun, their gas, their farthing candle.
LVII.
He had many friends who had many wives, and was
Well looked upon by both, to that extent
Of friendship which you may accept or pass,
It does nor good nor harm; being merely meant