And censure those, who censure all besides,

In other things they justly are preferred;

In this alone methinks the ancients erred:

Against the grossest follies they declaim;

Hard they pursue, but hunt ignoble game.

Nothing is easier than such blots to hit,

And 'tis the talent of each vulgar wit:

Besides, 'tis labour lost; for, who would preach

Morals to Armstrong,[32] or dull Aston[33] teach?

'Tis being devout at play, wise at a ball,