How oily-fingered unto supple knees,

370How fain to th' music of our wire cages.

How quaintly you supply the usher's room,

How sweetly you can act the privy-groom.

Much more in blazoning your matchless worth,

And counting all your specials, might I say—

But nature ne'er a second did bring forth,

Which to such known perfections can say nay.

I'll cease to praise them, lest my praises make

Your veins of pride with self-conceit to ache.