Epigram 15: Kissing goes by fauour

Bembus the Burgomaster liues in paine
With the Sciatica, and the Cathar.
Rich Grundo of the dropsie doth complaine,
And with the Gowte these mizers troubled are.
If Tinkers, Coblers, Botchers be infected
With Bembus Lamenesse, or with Grundoes Gowte:
Like pocky fellowes they must be reiected,
And as infectious rascalls be kept out,
And not come neere where holesome people flocks,
Thus rich mens sicknesses, are poore mens pocks.