[The Sun, and that's my Crime I'm told]
The Person represented in this Cut, is Prince Lewis
of Baden asleep: the Sun, by which is meant the
French King, shining upon him; a Town at a distance
above him, and Armies below. He lays his
Hand on a Bag of German Ducats, a Bag of English
Guineas, another of Spanish Doublons, and a
fourth of Louis D'ors; which occasion'd the Pun,
Louis D'ort, Lewis sleeps. In another Cut, The
Seven Bags in the left Corner of the Cut a top are,
The Profits of his Post. Free Gifts. A Pension
from France.Magazines not fill'd. Roman Right.
Contributions. His Income by Forage.
The Sun, and that's my Crime I'm told,
Is apt to make me doze;
And what keeps others stirring, Gold,
Inclines me to repose.
How sweet 'tis to grow Rich asleep!
My Conduct who can blame?
And you, who such a Pother keep,
If try'd, wou'd do the same.
