1782

fickle fortune: a fragment

though fickle fortune has deceived me,

she pormis'd fair and perform'd but ill;

of mistress, friends, and wealth bereav'd me,

yet i bear a heart shall support me still.

i'll act with prudence as far 's i'm able,

but if ess i must never find,

then e misfortune, i bid thee wele,

i'll meet thee with an undaunted mind.