Epigram 24. To Mr. John Young, of the Bear in Powlesworth

Though Puritans on in their grumblings go,
Be merry Master Young, whil'st you are so.
What though their sensless zeal bark at your Bear?
If the Bandogs venture to come so near,
Keep such strong drink shall take them by the Crown,
And pluck the hypocrites of Piety down.
Making them do homage unto your sign,
And think it (though an Image 'tis) divine.