Stephen for quittance makes reply,

That nothing in the world could hinder

(Except his native modesty)

Edward from taking place of Pindar.

Stephen and Edward all this while

Are lying to each other’s face;

Edward can do ’t in bolder style,

But Stephen with a better grace.

VERSES
TO THE HONOUR OF THE LONDON PASTRYCOOK, WHO MARKED “NO POPERY” ON HIS PIES, &C.