Ask me what hunger is, and I'll reply,
'Tis but a fierce desire of hot and dry.
932. BAD WAGES FOR GOOD SERVICE.
In this misfortune kings do most excel,
To hear the worst from men when they do well.
933. THE END.
Conquer we shall, but we must first contend;
'Tis not the fight that crowns us, but the end.
934. THE BONDMAN.
Bind me but to thee with thine hair,
And quickly I shall be
Made by that fetter or that snare
A bondman unto thee.
Or if thou tak'st that bond away,
Then bore me through the ear,
And by the law I ought to stay
For ever with thee here.
935. CHOOSE FOR THE BEST.
Give house-room to the best; 'tis never known
Virtue and pleasure both to dwell in one.