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THE PILGRIMS AND THE PEAS. PETER PINDAR.

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Peter continueth to give great Advice, and to exhibit deep reflection

—He telleth a miraculous Story.

There is a knack in doing many a thing,

Which labor can not to perfection bring:

Therefore, however great in your own eyes,

Pray do not hints from other folks despise:

A fool on something great, at times, may stumble,

And consequently be a good adviser:

On which, forever, your wise men may fumble,

And never be a whit the wiser

Yes! I advise you, for there's wisdom in't,

Never to be superior to a, hint—

The genius of each man, with keenness view—

A spark from this, or t'other, caught,

May kindle, quick as thought,

A glorious bonfire up in you.

A question of you let me beg—

Of fam'd Columbus and his egg.

Pray, have you heard? "Yes."—O, then, if you please

I'll give you the two Pilgrims and the Peas.

The Humorous Poetry of the English Language; from Chaucer to Saxe

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