...takes the town, Thou didst betray me to a ling'ring book, And wrap me in a gown; I was entangled in the world of strife Before I had the power to change my life. Yet, for I threatened oft the siege to raise, Not simp'ring all mine age, Thou often did with academic...

...spirit rather took The way that takes the town; Thou didst betray me to a ling'ring book, And wrap me in a gown. I was entangled in a world of strife, Before I had the power to change my life. (1-12, 37-42) Just as the original "Church-porch" urged the young man to "think what thou wouldst bee...

...takes the town; Thou didst betray me to a lingring book, And wrap me in a gown. I was entangled in the world of strife, Before I had the power to change my life. Yet, for I threatned oft the siege to raise, Not simpring all mine age, Thou often didst with Academick...

...town; Thou didst betray me to a lingering book, And wrap me in a gown: — I was entangled in that world of strife, Before I had the power to change my life.' We learn, indeed, from Isnnk "Walton, that he often expressed a fear that his health would utterly...