What they should laugh at—the mere ague still
Of men's regard, the fever or the chill.
XVIII.
"'T is not in mortals to command success:"[659]
But do you more, Sempronius—don't deserve it,
And take my word, you won't have any less.
Be wary, watch the time, and always serve it;
Give gently way, when there's too great a press;
And for your conscience, only learn to nerve it;
For, like a racer, or a boxer training,