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Rh There lives one Druid, who prepares in time

'Gainst future feuds his poor revenge of rhyme;

Racks his dull Memory, and his duller Muse,

To publish faults which Friendship should excuse.

If Friendship's nothing, Self-regard might teach

More polished usage of his parts of speech.

But what is shame, or what is aught to him?

He vents his spleen, or gratifies his whim.