At what is taught thee, by this Lot.

See, [Emb. XVIII.]

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Beleeve not, alwayes, as thy Creed,

That, Love-profest, is Love-indeed;

But, their Affections entertaine,

Who in thy need, firme Friends remaine.

Perhaps, it much may thee concerne,

This Lesson, perfectly, to learne.

Thine Emblems morall, therefore, view,