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Poem
February 25, 1811
Portland Gazette, And Maine Advertiser
Portland, Cumberland County, Maine
What is this article about?
Humorous epigram about Squire Baboon, a bachelor who prepares an elegant house to attract a wife but is warned by a friend that women will admire the 'trap' yet flee the unappealing 'bait'.
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Full Text
EPIGRAM.
Too long squire Baboon led a bachelor's life,
He wish'd, and he pray'd for a handsome young wife,
An elegant house he resolved to prepare,
Some buxom young damsel with which to ensnare,
To spread forth attractions he tortur'd his brain,
The wish'd for companion that he might obtain;
He consulted a friend—and tipp'd him a wink—
"Of my marriage trap, Jack, pray what do you think?"
"Think? I think, my dear friend, you'll ne'er get a mate;
"The trap they'll admire—but they'll fly from the bait"
Too long squire Baboon led a bachelor's life,
He wish'd, and he pray'd for a handsome young wife,
An elegant house he resolved to prepare,
Some buxom young damsel with which to ensnare,
To spread forth attractions he tortur'd his brain,
The wish'd for companion that he might obtain;
He consulted a friend—and tipp'd him a wink—
"Of my marriage trap, Jack, pray what do you think?"
"Think? I think, my dear friend, you'll ne'er get a mate;
"The trap they'll admire—but they'll fly from the bait"
What sub-type of article is it?
Epigram
What themes does it cover?
Love Courtship
Satire Society
What keywords are associated?
Epigram
Squire Baboon
Bachelor Life
Marriage Trap
Bait
Poem Details
Title
Epigram.
Key Lines
"Think? I Think, My Dear Friend, You'll Ne'er Get A Mate;
"The Trap They'll Admire—But They'll Fly From The Bait"