Pish, child, don't mind the same, (saith he)

But hast to your Companions dear,

And learn to lie, and curse and swear.

They bravely spend their time in Play,

God they don't value; no, not they;

It is a Fable, Child he cry'd.

At which his Cloven Foot she spy'd.

I'm sure there is a God, said she,

Who from your Power will keep me free;

And if you should this thing deny,