As if they taught their Grandames how to spinne:

And, if these Customes, last a few more Ages,

All Countries will be nothing els, but Stages

Of evill-acted, and mistaken parts;

Or, Gallemaufries, of imperfect Arts.

But, I my selfe (you'l say) have medlings made,

In things, that are improper to my Trade.

No; for, the MVSES are in all things free;

Fit subject of their Verse, all Creatures be;

And, there is nothing nam'd so meane, or great,