IX. The Two Bags

Great Jove, in his paternal care,

Has giv’n a man two Bags to bear;

That which his own default contains

Behind his back unseen remains;

But that which others’ vice attests

Swags full in view before our breasts.

Hence we’re inevitably blind,

Relating to the Bag behind;

But when our neighbours misdemean,

Our censures are exceeding keen.

Riley