That common sense yet lives upon the world!

Fest. You surely do not mean to banter me?

Par. You know, or—if you have been wise enough

To cleanse your memory of such matters—knew,

As far as words of mine could make it clear,

That 't was my purpose to find joy or grief

Solely in the fulfilment of my plan

Or plot or whatsoe'er it was; rejoicing

Alone as it proceeded prosperously,

Sorrowing then only when mischance retarded