Who ever knew an honest brute

At law his neighbour prosecute.

Bring action for assault and battery,

Or friend beguile with lies and flattery?

O'er plains they ramble unconfin'd.

No politics disturb the mind;

They eat their meals, and take their sport,

Nor know who's in or out at court;

They never to the levee go

To treat as dearest friend, a foe;