I + 

The less we love a lady fair + 

The easier ’tis to gain her grace, + 

And the more surely we ensnare + 

Her in the pitfalls which we place. + 

Time was when cold seduction strove + 

To swagger as the art of love, + 

Everywhere trumpeting its feats, + 

Not seeking love but sensual sweets. + 

But this amusement delicate + 

Was worthy of that old baboon, + 

Our fathers used to dote upon; + 

The Lovelaces are out of date, + 

Their glory with their heels of red + 

And long perukes hath vanishèd. + 