An happy time! hours like to these,

Tho' fleeting, never fail to please.

Who reigns, who riots, or who sings,

Or who enjoys the smiles of kings.

What preacher follows half the town;

Who pleads, with or without a gown;

Who rules his wife, or who the state;

Who little, or who truly great;

What matters light the world amuse,

Where half the other half abuse;