'TIS excellent, the Florentine replied;

Lucretia must be pleased to have it tried;

What satisfaction! in her arms to view

An infant that my lineage will renew.

Now, worthy friend, you god-father shall stand;

This very day pray take the thing in hand.

NOT quite so fast, rejoined our smart gallant,

First know the plan, before consent you grant;

There is an ill attends the whole affair;

But what below, alas! is free from care;