VI.

'Tis not when two like Words make up one Noise;

Jests for _Dutch Men_, and _English Boys_.

In which, who finds out _Wit_, the same may see

In _An'grams_ and _Acrostiques Poetry_.

Much less can that have any Place,

At which a _Virgin_ hides her Face;

Such _Dross_ the _Fire_ must purge away; 'Tis just

The _Author blush_, there where the _Reader_ must.

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