Alexis. (Book vi. § 31, p. 374.)

A. There are two sorts of parasites; the one

Of middle station, like ourselves, who are

Much noticed by the comic poets——

B. Ay,

But then the other sort, say, what of them?

A. They are of higher rank, and proud pretensions,

Provincial governors, who claim respect

By sober and grave conduct; and though sprung