Great Harms have grown, and Maladies exceeding,
By keeping in a little Blast of Wind:
So Cramps and Dropsies, Colics have their Breeding,
and mazèd Brains for Want of Vent behind.
Besides we find in Stories worth the Reading,
A certain Roman Emperor was so kind,
Claudius by name, he made a Proclamation,
A Scape to be no Loss of Reputation.
Great Suppers do the Stomach much offend,
Sup light if quiet you to sleep intend.
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