"Hear'st thou, what monsters then thou must engage;
"What dangers, gentle youth, she bids thee prove?
(Abrupt says Sloth) "ill fit thy tender age
"Tumult and wars; fit age, for joy and love.
"Turn, gentle youth, to me, to love and joy!
"To these I lead: no monsters here shall stay
"Thine easy course; no cares thy peace annoy:
"I lead to bliss a nearer, smoother way.
"Short is my way; fair, easy, smooth, and plain:
"Turn, gentle youth! With me eternal pleasures reign. "