Thy Comedies excell:

With Wit and Sense replete, they shine,

And read politely well.

Who sees th’ inconstant[1] Loveless range,

But mourns Amanda’s fate?

Each female Heart approves his change,

And pants for such a state.

When Lady Betty[2] treads the stage,

All modish prudes submit:

What Foppington adorns our age,