There was a farmer in the place, whose name,
And skill in rural arts, was known to fame;
He had a pupil, by his landlord sent,
On terms that gave the parties much content:
The youth those arts, and those alone, should learn;
With aught beside his guide had no concern.
He might to neighb’ring towns or distant ride, 540
And there amusements seek without a guide;
With handsome prints his private room was graced, }
His music there, and there his books were placed; }