The triumph of wit, or, Ingenuity display'd in its perfection. Being the newest and most useful academy, in three parts. Part I. Containing variety of excellent poems, pastorals, satyrs, dialogues, epigrams, anagrams, acrosticks, choice letters with their answers, ... and exactest collection of choice songs. Part II. Containing the whole art and mystery of love in all its nicest intreagues and curious particulars, ... with the description & anatomy of perfect beauty. Part III. Containing the mystery and art of wheedling and canting, with the original and present management thereof, and the ends to which it serves and is employed. Illustrated with poems, songs and various intreagues in the canting language, with the explanation, &c. To which is added, Instructions for dancing with musical notes.

Upon MONEY: A Song.

(1.)

IT is not the Silver and Gold of it self, That makes Men adore it, but 'tis for its power; For no Man do's doat upon Pelf, because Pelf, But all court the Lady in hopes of her Dower. The Wonders that now in our days we behold, Done by the irresistible power of Gold, Our love, and our zeal and affection do mould.

(2.)

It purchaseth Kingdoms, States, Scepters and Crowns, Wins Battels, and conquers the Conquerors bold; Takes Bulwarks and Castles, and Armies and Towns, Our prime Laws were written in Letters of Gold. This lines Mens Religion, builds Doctrine and Truth, With zeal of Profession the Canter endu'th, To club with kind Sarah, or sweet Sister Ruth.

(3.)

This Marriages makes, 'tis the center of Love, It draws on the Man, and it pricks up the Woman; Birth, Virtue and Parts no affection can move, While this makes Lords bow to the Brat of a Broom

Gives Virtue and Beauty to the Lass that you woo, Makes Women of all sorts and ages to do, 'Tis the soul of the World, and the worldling too.

(4.)

This Horses procures you, and Hawks, Hounds & Hares, 'Tis this keeps your Groom, and your Groom keeps your Gelding; It buys Citizens Wives as well as their Wares, And makes your coy Ladies so coming and yielding. Give boisterous Clowns their insufferable pride, Makes Beggars and Fools in great triumph to ride, Whilst ruin'd Properties run by their side.