1. The Fop, whose Pride affects a Patron's name, Yet absent, wounds an author's honest fame: 2. That more abusive Fool, who calls me friend, Yet wants the honour, injur'd to defend: 3. Who spreads a Tale, a Libel hands about, Enjoys the Jest, and copies Scandal out: 4. Who to the Dean and Silver Bell can swear, And sees at C--n--ons what was never there; 5. Who tells you all I mean, and all I say; And, if he lyes not, must at least betray: -- Tis not the sober Satyrist you should dread, But such a babling Coxcomb in his stead. |