And brainsick passion;

For, after all, true men of sense will say,—

Their works can never parallel thy play.

'Twere fond to pamper spleen, 'cause owls detest

The light of day;

Or real nonsense, which endures no test,

Condemns thy play.

Lodge not such petty trifles in thy breast,

But bar their sway;

And let them know, that thy heroic bays