Nor thinks, because the Vine grew [juice] for Man,

That he may take what Quantity he can—

So that our worthy Squire is one who tries

To be as merry as becomes the Wise;

And, tho’ for Wisdom he was not renowned,

He answered Questions puzzling or profound.

He loved his Daughters, but did not believe

They were the fairest ever sprung from Eve.


TO HIS GRACE THE DUKE OF RUTLAND.