A beau is one who takes his constant seat,

From morn to evening, where the ladies meet;

And ever, on some sofa hovering near,

Whispers soft nothings in some fair one’s ear;

Who scribbles thousand billets-doux a day;

Still reads and scribbles, reads and sends away.

A beau is one who shrinks, if nearly pressed

By the coarse garment of a neighbor guest;

Who knows who flirts with whom, and still is found

At each good table in successive round.