She took the hint, and he the fair received;
A handsome fortune many fears relieved;
This joined to num'rous charms that had the belle;
He fancied pure a most suspicious Hell,
And freely used the blessings Hymen sends;
May Heav'n like joys bestow on all our friends!
NEIGHBOUR PETER'S MARE
A CERTAIN pious rector (John his name),
But little preached, except when vintage came;
And then no preparation he required