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4 Be thine of kersey firm, though small the cost, Then brave unwet the rain, unchill'd the frost.
 * If the strong cane support thy walking hand,

Chairmen no longer shall the wall command: Ev’n sturdy carmen shall thy nod obey, And rattling coaches stop to make thee way: This shall direct thy cautious tread aright, Though not one glaring lamp enliven night. Let beaux their canes with amber tipt produce; Be theirs for empty show, but thine for use: In gilded chariots while thy loll at ease, And lazily ensure a life's disease; While softer chairs the tawdry load convey To court, to White's, assemblies, or the play; Rosy-complexion'd Health thy steps attends; And exercise thy lasting youth defends. Imprudent men Heav'n's choicest gifts profane: Thus, some beneath their arm support the cane; The dirty point oft checks the careless pace, And miry spots thy clean cravat disgrace: Oh, may I never such misfortune meet! May no such vicious walkers crowd the street!