Book IV, 97: On BLANDVS

When ere I wish my Blandus a Good morow
He is my Servant: If I come to borrow,
Or but salute my Blandus passing by,
I am your Servant, Blandus does reply:
If court my Blandus, I must understand,
He is my Servant, and does kisse my hand;
Discourse with Blandus, ev'ry Clause shall be
I am your Servant: If he drinke to me
My Servant does it; I returne his Love,
My Servant pledges: If my lips doe move
A Suit, he is my Servant; Though I doe
Abuse my Blandus, hee's my Servant too:
How blest am I, his service should be such
To me! He never told his God so much:
How much, dear Blandus, hast thou bound me thine,
That art his Servant, not so much, as mine!