Few days to PLEASURE could his heart invite

At times, the week entire he'd have a fast;

At others, say the day 'mong saints was classed,

Though no one ever heard its holy name;—

FAST ev'ry Friday—Saturday the same,

Since Sunday followed, consecrated day;

Then Monday came:—still he'd abstain from play;

Each morning find excuse, but solemn feasts

Were days most sacred held by all the priests;

On abstinence, then, Richard lectures read,