But overlooked his hinds; their pay was just,

And ready, for he scorned to go on trust:

Slow to resolve, but in performance quick;

So true, that he was awkward at a trick.

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For little souls on little shifts rely, }

And cowards arts of mean expedients try; }

The noble mind will dare do any thing but lie. }

False friends, his deadliest foes, could find no way,

But shows of honest bluntness, to betray;