IV.

Yet after all, as I've said already,

Fame is but fume, a motion of the

mind, A very pleasant draught, but somewhat heady,

As many oft have found and yet may find;

Its only fault is that it makes unsteady

Our very best resolves and seems design'd,

Just like most good things as Champaign and Hock;

Only to make us go off on half-cock.

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