Perform her part in the sweet cares of life,

Of sun-burnt charms, but honest fame,

Such as the Sabine or Apulian dame;

If, when fatigued he homeward turns,

The sacred fire, built up with faggots, burns;

Or if in hurdles she inclose

The joyful flock, whence ample produce flows;

Though unbought dainties she prepare,

And this year’s wines attend the homely fare;

No fish would I from foreign shore