For, thought I, some, I see, would have it done,

 Though others in that channel do not run:

 To prove, then, who advised for the best,

 Thus I thought fit to put it to the test.

I further thought, if now I did deny

 Those that would have it, thus to gratify.

 I did not know but hinder them I might

 Of that which would to them be great delight.

For those which were not for its coming forth,

 I said to them, Offend you I am loth,

 Yet, since your brethren pleased with it be,

 Forbear to judge till you do further see.

If that thou wilt not read, let it alone;

 Some love the meat, some love to pick the bone.

 Yea, that I might them better palliate,

 I did too with them thus expostulate:--