Or, painted Honors; and, they all things measure,

Not as they are, but as they helpfull seeme,

In compassing those toyes, they most esteeme.

Though many wish to gaine a faithfull Friend,

They seldome seeke one, for the noblest end:

Nor know they (should they finde what they had sought)

How Friendship should be manag'd, as it ought.

Such, as good Husbands covet, or good Wives

(The deare companions of most happy lives)

Wrong Courses take to gaine them; yet, contemne