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