Who, greedy of the victim, gluts
With mouse-flesh his ungodly guts.
Each great and national distress
Must chiefly mighty men oppress;
While folks subordinate and poor
Are by their littleness secure.
[VI.] PHÆDRUS TO THE CAVILLERS.
Thou that against my tales inveigh’st,
As much too pleasant for thy taste;
Egregious critic, cease to scoff,