AStork, thro' Misfortune, Trepann'd by a Crane,
Was pleading his good Deeds, But pleaded in vain.
The Crane is a Villain, The Farmer replies,
And he that's his Comrade Most certainly dies.
To Master Tommy, or Miss Polly.
You see, my Dear, the sad Effects of keeping bad Company; if the poor harmless Strork had not been in Company with the wicked Crane, he might probably have lived until this Day; therefore of all Things take Care what Sort of Children you play with, for those that are wicked will make you so too; and nothing will more displease
