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 success i must never find,

    then come misfortune, i bid thee welcome,

    i'll meet thee with an undaunted mind.