Doubting, moreover, kills them, cuts all short,

Cures with a vengeance!"

There, sir, that 's your style!

You and your boy—such pains bestowed on him,

Or any headpiece of the average worth,

To teach, say, Greek, would perfect him apace,

Make him a Person ("Porson?" thank you, sir!)

Much more, proficient in the art of lies.

You never leave the lesson! Fire alight,

Catch you permitting it to die! You 've friends;