Thus by kindness inclos’d in the coop of Ennui.
Let Confidence, rising such meanness above,
Drown the discord of doubt in the music of Love;
Your duette shall thus charm in the natural key,
No sharps from vexation, no flats from Ennui.
But to you, happy husbands, in matters more nice,
The Muse, though a maiden, now offers advice;
O drink not too keenly your bumper of glee,
E’en extasy’s cup has some dregs of Ennui.
Tho’ Love for your lips fill with nectar his bowl,