An Invitation, By Dr. Delany, In The Name Of Dr. Swift

Mighty Thomas, a solemn senatus I call, To consult for Sapphira; so come one and all; Quit books, and quit business, your cure and your care, For a long winding walk, and a short bill of fare. I've mutton for you, sir; and as for the ladies, As friend Virgil has it, I've aliud mercedis; For Letty, one filbert, whereon to regale; And a peach for pale Constance, to make a full meal; And for your cruel part, who take pleasure in blood, I have that of the grape, which is ten times as good: Flow wit to her honour, flow wine to her health: High raised be her worth above titles or wealth.

THE BEASTS' CONFESSION TO THE PRIEST, ON OBSERVING HOW MOST MEN MISTAKE THEIR OWN TALENTS. 1732