To the Physicians

Of all the several Professions
I best approve the wise Physicians,
You can kill men, nor fear a Jury for't,
And get experience by anothers hurt;
You can take fees, whether you cure or no,
And large ones too; few other trades do so:
Your shop is alwaies ope in war or peace,
All times alike conspire to your encrease:
Then y'have the opportunity you know
To feel a Ladies tender pulse, or so:
Thus you both purge the purse and body too,
Are counted wise, 'cause fools makes use of you.