In rural enjoyments they pass’d time away,

And car’d for no Poems, nor Poets—not they!

Our Birds of haut-ton set them down for a pair

Of the silliest creatures that flutter’d in air!

But breakfast appearing, a kind invitation

To share it, still met with their full approbation;

So both ate as much as they knew how to carry,

And vow’d they no longer a moment cou’d tarry:

Then hurrying off, without further ado,

Said, “good morning, my friends,” and the Turtles cried, “Coo!”