What bird or beast is known so dull,

That fled his cage, or broke his chain, 30

And tasting air and freedom, wull

Render his head in there again?

If these who have but sense, can shun

The engines that have them annoyed;

Little for me had reason done, 35

If I could not thy gins avoid.

Yes, threaten, do. Alas, I fear

As little, as I hope from thee: