Modern Critics

No private grudge they need, no personal spite, The viva sectio is its own delight! All enmity, all envy, they disclaim, Disinterested thieves of our good name-- Cool, sober murderers of their neighbours' fame!

First published in Biog. Lit., 1817, ii. 118. First collected in P. W., 1885, ii. 363.

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