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.