But hold my Muse—for shame for shame—

One question ere you smoking blame—

What is it gives your book a name?

My Hookah.

My fault I own—my censure ends;

Nay more—I’ll try to make amends,

Who is the safest of all friends?

My Hookah.

Say who? or what retains the power,

When fickle Fortune ’gins to lour,