A Reasonable Affliction

Portrait of Matthew Prior
Matthew Prior 1664–1721

On his death-bed poor Lubin lies: His spouse is in despair: With frequent sobs, and mutual cries, They both express their care.

A different cause, says Parson Sly, The same effect may give: Poor Lubin fears that he may die; His wife, that he may live.

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