Author Samuel Johnson 123 Tuesday, 8 January 1754 Jam protervâ Fronte petet Lalage maritum. Hor. [Od. II v 15 16] The maid whom now you court in vain, Will quickly run in quest of man. Tags Short Poems Rate this poem Select ratingGive it 1/5Give it 2/5Give it 3/5Give it 4/5Give it 5/5 No votes yet Rate Log in or register to post comments