As priests approved not—still he was a friend.
Much then I blame the preacher, as too nice,
To call such trifles by the name of vice,
Hinting, though gently and with cautious speech,
Of good example—'tis their trade to preach;
But still 'twas pity, when the worthy 'squire
Stuck to the church: what more could they require?
'Twas almost joining that fanatic crew,
To throw such morals at his honour's pew;
110