Lines on Curll

By Alexander Pope

So when Curll's Stomach the strong Drench o'ercame,

(Infus'd in Vengenance of insulted Fame)

Th' Avenger sees, with a delighted Eye,

His long Jaws open, and his Colour fly;

And while his Guts the keen Emeticks urge,

Smiles on the Vomit, and enjoys the Purge.