To ascertain the State in which each were:
Dined with the Great, and mingled with their Minions,
Treasur’d their observations, and opinions.
As in the World those know each other best
Where much familiarity’s the Test,
A shallow Rogue may secret up a Comment,
Or free expression of unguarded Moment;
But urged by vanity, he can’t be Mute,
And blabs to shew he’s Clever and Acute.
Then wiser Folks, with very little Pains,