XXXVIII.

I, for my part--(one "modern instance" more, "True,'t is a pity--pity 't is, 't is true")--[630] Was chosen from out an amatory score, Albeit my years were less discreet than few; But though I also had reformed before Those became one who soon were to be two, I'll not gainsay the generous public's voice, That the young lady made a monstrous choice.