He for himself, and not for others, chose,

Nor would he be imposed on, nor impose;

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But in their faces his devotion paid, }

And sacrifice with solemn rites was made, }

And sacred incense on his altars laid. }

Besides these jolly birds, whose corpse impure

Repaid their commons with their salt manure,

Another farm he had behind his house,

Not overstocked, but barely for his use;