But not ill made, nor savagely robust,

To give your lady terror nor disgust.

We know that, used to Nicia's soft caress,

Lucretia would disrelish rude address;

Indeed 'tis possible in such event,

Her tender heart would never give consent;

This led me to propose a man that's young;

Besides, the more he proves for action strong,

The less of venom will behind remain,

And I'll engage that ev'ry drop he'll drain.