In duel fell two lovers; one run mad.

Her foes their honest execrations pour;

Her lovers only should detest her more.

Flavia is constant to her old gallant,

And generously supports him in his want;

But marriage is a fetter, is a snare,

A hell, no lady so polite can bear.

She's faithful, she's observant, and with pains

Her angel brood of bastards she maintains.

Nor least advantage has the fair to plead,