For the ancient poets are in one respect like many modern ladies: let an action be never so trivial in itself, they always make it appear of the utmo… - Alexander Pope

But always think the last opinion right.

Some less refined, beneath the moon's pale light
Pursue the stars that shoot athwart the night

foreign Tyrants and of Nymphs at home; Here thou, great ANNA! whom three realms obey. Dost sometimes counsel take — and sometimes Tea. Hither the heroes and the nymphs resort, To taste awhile the pleasures of a Court; 10 In various talk th' instructive hours they past, Who gave the ball, or paid the visit last; One speaks the glory of the British Queen, And one describes a charming Indian screen; A third interprets motions, looks, and eyes; 15 At ev'ry word a reputation dies.