A humour is the bias of the mind,

By which with violence 'tis one way inclined;

It makes our actions lean on one side still,

And in all changes that way bends the will.

This————

He only knew and represented right.

Thus none, but mighty Jonson, e'er could write.

Expect not then, since that most flourishing age

Of Ben, to see true humour on the stage.

All that have since been writ, if they be scanned,