Plain beacons these for heedless youth, whose taste
Might lead them else a fair estate to waste”:
If lawless love were what he bade me shun,
“Avoid Scatanius’ slough,” his words would run:
“Wise men,” he’d add, “the reason will explain
Why you should follow this, from that refrain:
For me, if I can train you in the ways
Trod by the worthy folks of earlier days,
And, while you need direction, keep your name