The Reformer Exposing The Vices of the Age: In Several Characters. Viz. 1. The Vitious Courtier. 2. The Debauch'd Parson. 3. The Factious Hypocrite. 4. The Wet Quaker. 5. The Covetous Miser. 6. The Prodigal Son. 7. The City Letcher. 8. The Insatiate Wife. 9. The Amorous Maid. 10. The Beau Apprentice. 11. The City Mob. 12. The Country Squire [by Edward Ward] |
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I. The Vitious Courtier
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The pleasing Ears of Great Ones to deceive;
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Chops off his Head; 'tis practic'd in a Trice.
He'll give occasion that may move Discourse.
And by a Trick some Dangerous Theme Enforce,
To draw a Doubtful Question to the worst;
He'll make Men Guilty, then Betray 'em first.
Such are the only Spies that gape for Prey,
Cut-throats in silence Smile, and then Betray.
Intraps th'Unskilful, Beggs their forfeit Lives,
To grasp their 'State; thus the base Villain thrives,
Him the true Noble Mind must ever shun,
Or live in hazard still to be undone.
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