Alexander Pope (1688–1744). Complete Poetical Works. 1903.
Later PoemsEpigram (My Lord complains)
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Has cut three trees, the value of three farthings.
‘But he ’s my neighbour,’ cries the Peer polite:
‘And if he visit me, I ’ll waive the right.’
What! on compulsion, and against my will,
A lord’s acquaintance? Let him file his bill!