Wears he that mask which once he wore.)

Quoth he (wrapp’d round with many a clout

His greasy heels, the horses gout)

“Snug now ourselves and our dependants,

Shall we neglect our dear descendants?

Nay e’en from Scripture we should learn

For our own households due concern;

Lest we incur then, to our shame,

Of infidels th’ accursed name.

Provide we next (if such your will is)