With Fielding's 'Amelia'

Virtues and Woes alike too great for man

In the soft tale oft claim the useless sigh;

For vain the attempt to realise the plan,

On Folly's wings must Imitation fly.

With other aim has Fielding here display'd

Each social duty and each social care;

With just yet vivid colouring portray'd

What every wife should be, what many are.

And sure the Parent of a race so sweet

With double pleasure on the page shall dwell,

Each scene with sympathizing breast shall meet,

While Reason still with smiles delights to tell

Maternal hope, that her loved progeny

In all but sorrows shall Amelias be!