The man that's nearest, yawning, they advance:

'Tis inhumanity to bless by chance.

If merit sues, and greatness is so loth

To break its downy trance, I pity both.

I grant at court, Philander, at his need,

(Thanks to his lovely wife) finds friends indeed.

Of every charm and virtue she's possest:

Philander! thou art exquisitely blest;

The public envy! Now then, 'tis allow'd,

The man is found, who may be justly proud: