A town appear’d—and, where an infant went,

Could they determine, on themselves intent?

I lost my way, and my companions me,

And all, their comforts and tranquillity.

Mid-day it was, and, as the sun declined,

The good, found early, I no more could find 90

The men drank much, to whet the appetite; }

And, growing heavy, drank to make them light; }

Then drank to relish joy, then further to excite. }

Their cheerfulness did but a moment last;