VI. E. of D OR SET. ARTEMISIA. HO' Artemifia talks, by fits, TH Of councils, claffics, fathers, wits; And wear a cleaner fmock. Haughty and huge as High-Dutch bride, On her large fquab you find her spread, That lies and ftinks in ftate. She wears no colours (fign of grace) All white and black befide: And masculine her ftride. So have I feen, in black and white A prating thing, a Magpye hight, A ftately, worthlefs animal, That plies the tongue, and wags the tail, All flutter, pride, and talk. 5 10 15. 20 PHRYN N E. PHRYNE had talents for mankind, Open she was, and unconfin'd, Her learning and good breeding fuch, In di'monds, pearls, and rich brocades, So have I known those Infects fair (Which curious Germans hold fo rare) Still vary shapes and dyes; Still gain new titles with new forms; First grubs obfcene, then wriggling worms, 5 ΤΟ 15 20 VII. DR. SWIFT. !! The Happy Life of a COUNTRY PARSON. Arfon, these things in thy poffeffing Are better than the Bishop's bleffing. He that has thefe, may pass his life, Drink with the 'Squire, and kifs his wife; Toast Church and Queen, explain the News, And thake his head at Doctor S-t. 5 10 15 20 |