The poems (1969) | ||
37 The Clown's Reply
John Trott was desired by two witty peersTo tell them the reason why asses had ears.
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Nor dare I pretend to know more than my betters;
Howe'er from this time I shall ne'er see your graces,
As I hope to be saved! without thinking on asses.’
The poems (1969) | ||