Such clowns have no art to deceive.

No razor shall come on my face,

Nor powder be seen on my hair:

I’ll walk at no regular pace;

In brogues to my love I’ll repair.

O then, will she hear my soft tale?

O then, will Matilda prove kind?

If rustics with her can prevail,

The rustic in me she shall find.

ON READING
LADY MARY MONTAGUE AND Mrs. ROWE’S
LETTERS.