VI + 

Time was, his raillery was gay, + 

He loved the simpleton to mock, + 

To make wise men the idiot play + 

Openly or ’neath decent cloak. + 

Yet sometimes this or that deceit + 

Encountered punishment complete, + 

And sometimes into snares as well + 

Himself just like a greenhorn fell. + 

He could in disputation shine + 

With pungent or obtuse retort, + 

At times to silence would resort, + 

At times talk nonsense with design; + 

Quarrels among young friends he bred + 

And to the field of honour led; + 