ved of every scribbling man; He grows a fop as fast as e'er he can; Prunes up; and asks his oracle; the glass; If pink or purple best become his face。 For our poor wretch; he neither rails nor prays; Nor likes your wit just as you like his plays; He has not yet so much of Mr Bayes。 He does his best; and if he cannot please; Would quietly sue out his WRIT OF EASE。 Yet; if he might his own grand jury call; By the fair sex he begs to stand or fall。 Let Caesar's power the men's ambition move; But grace you him who lost the world for love! Yet if some antiquated lady say; The last age is not copied in his play; Heaven help the man who for that face must drudge; Which only has the wrinkles of a judge。 Let not the young and beauteous join with those; For should you raise such numerous hosts of foes; Young wits and sparks he to his aid must call; 'Tis more than one man's work to please you all。
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