The poetical and dramatic works of Sir Charles Sedley Collected and Edited from the Old Editions: With a preface on the text, explanatory and textual notes, an appendix containing works of doubtful authenticity, and a bibliography: By V. de Sola Pinto |
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From the Diverting Post, 1704
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By Sir Charles Sidley. Written Extempore
[The Noble Man, why he's a thing]
The Noble Man, why he's a thingThats next in Honour to the King;
But if his Lordship's Knave or Fool,
At best he's but a Noble Tool,
Either to work with or be wrought on,
As odd a thing as can be thought on:
What signifies an empty Word,
His Grace, his Highness, or my Lord,
Saving your Presence, not a T---d.
'Tis Virtue stamps his Character,
And adds a lustre to his Star.
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