That you may be delivered from the world’s respect.”
Respect of mortal man a heavy fetter is;
Within religion’s path the gravest bond is this.
Consider well this tale, ingenuous young friend;179
’Twill teach thee many lessons may thy morals mend.
VII.
The Merchant and the Parrot.
A merchant there was, who a parrot did own;
Confined in a cage, wisest bird in the town.
This merchant to journeying made up his mind