But, like his cows and ass profound,

His region is the burial ground,

Be calm, dear Doctor! Stay your pen!

The poet, perhaps may write again!

He knows you;[26] every word betrays it;

But still, “Qui capit, ille facit.”


VERSES

INTENDED TO BE CAST UPON THE BELLS OF THIS NEW CHURCH AT DUDLEY;

Written by a certain learned Doctor, November, 1817.