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A MUZZLE FOR CERBERUS, and his three VVhelps Mercurius Elenticus, Bellicus, and Melancholicus: Barking against Patriots & Martialists, in the present reign of their unwormed rage.
With Criticall reflections, on the revolt of In∣chequin in Ireland.
By Mercurio-Mastix Hibernicus.
To every unpartiall Reader, Cleare and Candid, without prejudicate Opinion.
OH! be not prepossest (as much I feare)
With a forestall'd opinion, as no eare,
Nor eye to lend, this Antidote swift flying
On paper wings, against three Mercuries lying:
(For in all books, prejudicate opinions,
Doe baine the best of all the Muses Minions.)
Let not thy wits in wilde-Goose chase so wander,
As not to tract the paths of Alexander.
Who ever such unpartiall Justice used,
To keep one eare for him who was accused.
As a wise man, hear then both parties speak:
So shalt thou try Wolves bark, yea Rats who squeak,
From bleats of Lambs, from moanes of mournfull Doves.
Pure Gold from tinckling brasse, the touch-stone proves.
When Steeles and Flints be smit, the fire comes forth,
So in crosse tones, the truth here vents true worth.
London Printed for R. Smithurst, and are to be sold neer Hosier-Lane, 1648: