The Character of a Covetous Citizen or, A Ready Way to get Riches. A Poem [by Edward Ward] |
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Being now grown wond'rous Rich, he has a Call,
By Summons, to the Blue-Coat Hospital.
Where his wise, worshipful, and worthy Sir,
Is chosen, for his Wealth, a Governour,
In hopes he once will Charitable be,
And leave 'em, when he dies, a Legacy.
Proud of the Honour he attends each Court;
But does, like many more, nor good nor hurt.
Who gaze about, and with each others Eyes,
Twenty gray Heads behold to one that's wise.
By Summons, to the Blue-Coat Hospital.
Where his wise, worshipful, and worthy Sir,
Is chosen, for his Wealth, a Governour,
In hopes he once will Charitable be,
And leave 'em, when he dies, a Legacy.
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But does, like many more, nor good nor hurt.
Who gaze about, and with each others Eyes,
Twenty gray Heads behold to one that's wise.
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