The Poetry Corner

Dr. Swift Wrote The Following Epigram (Epigram Against Carthy)

By Jonathan Swift

On one Delacourt's complimenting Carthy on his Poetry Carthy, you say, writes well - his genius true, You pawn your word for him - he'll vouch for you. So two poor knaves, who find their credit fail, To cheat the world, become each other's bail.