To rank this Female Heroe ’mongst thy Men.
So, so, ’tis well. Now let us to the matter,
’Tis such a subject that I cannot flatter.
The Pantalooners strut, and Muffetoons;
Taking great pains for to appear Buffoons.
They do seem men, and like ’em wear their Swords:
But dare not draw; such may be kill’d with words:
These love a Lady, and affect perfumes:
Who lighter are, (then what they wear) their Plumes.
Thou scornst such shadows, or Chimæra’s, which