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 and with the neglect which it has occasioned.

This the Poet resolutely answers in his own person.

What thou dost pedantickly object Concerning my rude, rugged, uncouth style, As childish toy I manfully neglect How ill alas! with wisdom it accords To sell my living sense for liveless words!

My thought's the fittest measure of my tongue, Wherefore I'll use what's most significant;