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Charles Lamb - The Men And Women, And The Monkeys
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A FABLE

When beasts by words their meanings could declare,
Some well-dressed men and women did repair
To gaze upon two monkeys at a fair:


And one who was the spokesman in the place
Said, in their countenance you might plainly trace
The likeness of a withered old man`s face.


His observation none impeached or blamed,
But every man and woman when `twas named
Drew in the head, or slunk away ashamed.


One monkey, who had more pride than the other,
His infinite chagrin could scarcely smother;
But Pug the wiser said unto his brother:


"The slights and coolness of this human nation
Should give a sensible ape no mortification;
`Tis thus they always serve a poor relation."
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