THE YOUTHS CABINET.

 

But ere his limbs can forward spring,
Successive strokes against him ring—
They came from Ann, who thither flew
Soon as the noise her notice drew.

As Prince beyond the entrance fled,
Well beaten with her broom, she said:
“Those who on others’ rights intrude,
Cannot the consequence elude.”

The tale, I think, reveals to view

How folly acts, and wisdom too.
Unreal wrongs, to folly, wear

A dreadful shape, a threat’ning air;
Mistaken acts excite her rage;

She arms, with shadows to engage.
While fools scan others’ faults, the wise
Inspect themselves with jealous eyes;
When, clearly imaged to their sight,
They see themselves in proper light;
When all their deeds before them pass,
As truth presents them in her glass,
The hateful objects they abhor,

And with themselves engage in war.

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