For always in the world, where lovers move,

These gifts the parent of assentment prove.

'Gainst those declare at once; nor lend an ear

To flattery, their cunning sister-peer.

If they approach, shut straight both ears and eyes;

For nothing you shall want that wealth supplies;

My store you may command; the key behold,

Where I've deposited my notes and gold.

Receive my rents; expend whate'er you please;

I'll look for no accounts; live quite at ease;