[Told that] his dying Honour would repent. 100
“The Vicar came [at once, with] Christian speed;
The Doctor bade him, if he dared, proceed;
For he was watching how his drugs would back
The struggling Nature in this strong Attack:
Such Thoughts at best would Nature’s force impair
And stop his Progress; ’twas not fighting fair.
‘If I succeed, there’s nothing more to do;
And, if I fail, you’ll have a Day or two;
When Hope is over, and a Man prepares