Upon the whole a man of parts
Rais'd to high fortune by the palette?
Before them all—a 'lying Valet!'
Joking apart, here be some traces,
Of what are called 'good Valets' places.'
And now, if these be fitting words
Pertaining but to Dukes and Lords,
How shall the Muse presume to sing
Of those who serve a Prince or King?
Sweet goddess! bring th' event about,