RIDDLES. 65

RIDDLE CXXXYVIII.

E riddling wits, I pray attend
To one who always was your friend,

And set me forth in public view,
Though oft I’m seen, and nothing new.
With women I do always dwell,
From Lady Daw to lowly Nell:
But on mankind I seldom wait,
Not even in their greatest state;
Unless they to the law belong,
Then I assist them—in the wrong.
Had I ne’er been, all people own,
Nor want nor woe had e’er been known.
In witchcraft I am known to deal,
Am much concern’d for public weal;
Yet never in the Court abide,
Nor in the city could reside;
But I in every town appear,
And if you look, you'll find me there:
In short, I’m found with every wretch,—
But hold—'tis needless more to teach.

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