XXVI + 

In my young days of wild delight + 

On balls I madly used to dote, + 

Fond declarations they invite + 

Or the delivery of a note. + 

So hearken, every worthy spouse, + 

I would your vigilance arouse, + 

Attentive be unto my rhymes + 

And due precautions take betimes. + 

Ye mothers also, caution use, + 

Upon your daughters keep an eye, + 

Employ your glasses constantly, + 

For otherwise⁠—God only knows! + 

I lift a warning voice because + 

I long have ceased to offend the laws. + 