THUS had they stood till  but SHAME
(An useful, tho' neglected Dame,
By Heav'n design'd the Friend of Man,
Tho' we degrade Her all we can,
And strive, as our first proof of Wit,
Her Name and Nature to forget)
Came to their aid in happy hour,
And with a wand of mighty pow'r
Struck on their hearts; vain  subside,
And baffled leave the field to PRIDE.