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His wounds were heal'd.—His wanderings at an end, And sober'd quite, the husband, and the friend, In proof of reformation and contrition, Gave to his race this prudent admonition; Advice, which this, our fabling muse, presumes May benefit the biped without plumes: "If of domestic peace you are possess'd, "Learn to believe yourself supremely bless'd; "And gratefully enjoying your condition, "Frisk not about, on whims and fancies strange, "For ten to one, you for the worse will change: "And 'tis most wise, to check all vain ambition— "By such aspiring pride the angels fell; "So love your wife, and know when you are well."