The tempting ill that gains access to me:
Never will I to evil deed consent;
Or, if surprised, oh! how will I repent!
Should gain be doubtful, soon would I restore
The dangerous good, or give it to the poor;
Repose for them my growing wealth shall buy,
Or build - who knows? - an hospital like Guy.
Yet why such means to soothe the smart within,
While firmly purposed to renounce the sin?”
Thus our young Trader and his Conscience dwelt