Classic Poem

'Tis ridiculous, Cato, 'tis really droll;
When you hear it, I'm sure you will laugh from your soul:
Cato laugh! if to thee thy Catullus is dear;
For 'tis droll, and ridiculous past all compare:
The fact is, that this moment I caught my young blade
Just attempting to rifle an innocent maid;
Then, sweet Venus, if thou wilt not take it amiss,
I'll find out the shaft that shall wound him for this!