When man’s delusions, errors, crimes, deceit,

No more distress thee, and no longer cheat.”

Yet, lo! this cautious man, so coolly wise,

On a young Beauty fix’d unguarded eyes;

And her he married: Edward at the view

Bade to his cheerful visits long adieu;

But haply err’d, for this engaging bride

No mirth suppress’d, but rather cause supplied:

And when she saw the friends, by reasoning long,

Confused if right, and positive if wrong,