Epigram 67. To Captain Mouther

I've been importun'd by some friends to tell
How I approve your verses; I say well:
Nor dare I otherwise that understand
You have a desperate Courage, heavy hand,
And a long sword. Those few that do not matter
The trifle cal'd their lives, may scorn to flatter:
And so do I, swearing that you write Works
Will please the Christians, and amaze the Turkes.