I scarcely felt the weight;

Joy ruled the day, and Love the night.

But, since the queen of pleasure left the ground,[75]

I faint, I lag,

And feebly drag

The ponderous orb around.

Momus. All, all of a piece throughout;

Thy chace had a beast in view; [Pointing to Diana.

Thy wars brought nothing about;

Thy lovers were all untrue. [To Venus.