The pale Parnassian reptile, that hath ne’er
Moistened his leathery tongue in Hippocrene....
Nay, laugh not so immoderately, I fear
Your sides may split.
TIGELLINUS.
O no, thou god of the world,
Thou hast practised them too well.
Qu.And I, your majesty,
Am proud to move your jovial lips to smile.
VATINIUS.