(Fescu'd now, perhaps, in spelling),

On thy riper beauties dwelling,

Shall accuse each killing feature

Of the cruel, charming creature,

Whom I knew complying, willing,

Tender, and averse to killing.


To Miss Charlotte Pulteney, in her Mother's Arms.
May 1, 1724.

Timely blossom, infant fair,

Fondling of a happy pair,