And ev'ry effort anxiously had made,

To stop the flames that would his heart invade;

When vain it proved, he took a prudent part:—

WHO can, like Cupid, manage wily art?

Whate'er stupidity we may discern,

His pupils more within a day can learn,

Than MASTERS knowledge in the schools can gain,

Though they in study should ten years remain;

The lowest clown he presently inspires,

With ev'ry tendency that love requires;