‘He knew the whole concern was on his Back:
‘Had things gone wrong, he knew so well their trim,
‘Done what he would, they’d shoved the Blame on Him.
‘Lots of Young Shepherds came, and it a fact is,
‘Some Prudence wanted, but all wanted Practice.
‘So proud to tend a Flock, they’d scorn denial,
‘The Patron therefore took them all[58] on Trial:
‘Kept those with him he thought most apt to learn,
‘The others recommended to return.