He was a Turk, the colour of mahogany;

And Laura saw him, and at first was glad,

Because the Turks so much admire philogyny,[bo]

Although their usage of their wives is sad;

'Tis said they use no better than a dog any

Poor woman, whom they purchase like a pad:

They have a number, though they ne'er exhibit 'em,

Four wives by law, and concubines "ad libitum."