In acid Juice, in vain attempts to rise.

With what sublimest Joy from noisy Town,

At Rural Seat, Lucretelus retir’d,

Flaccus, untained by perplexing Cares,

Where the white Poplar, and the lofty Pine

Join Neighbouring Boughs, sweet Hospitable shade

Creating from Phœbean Rays secure,

A cool Retreat, with few well chosen Friends

On flowry Mead Recumbent, spent the Hours

In Mirth Innocuous, and Alternate Verse!