In prodigality and wild expense,
Him I make sure of.—But the cautious man,
Who calls a meeting at a joint expense,
Collects the symbols, and deposits them
Safe in his earthen pot; he may call loud,
And pull my robe, he'll not be heard, I pay
No heed to such mean wretches, for no gain
But blows can be obtain'd by serving them;
Though you work hard to please them night and day,
If you presume to ask such fellow for