Disdaining whate'er, formerly, foolish he sought.
49. Seventh, in mind or in tongue is he best, either one or the other:
56. Eighth, both join'd in excelling, for a term of fourteen.
63. Ninth, he declines in his powers of force, and the deeds of his youthhood;
Shorn of the vigour of manhood, he awaits his recall.
70. God in the tenth of the seven, mature, all his functions develop'd,
Consigns him, full ripe, darkly to sleep in the dust.
So far Solon. Tusser quaintly but wisely:
"Man's age divided here ye have,
By 'prenticeships, from birth to grave.