Roger L'Estrange

“ The Former has a Reverence in his Heart for the Power that he Invokes; He is not to be Corrupted with Gold, or Silver. He stands in Awe of his Conscience, and makes good his Profession, with his Practice: Receiving in the End, the Blessing of a Reward for his Integrity. ”

“ Mercury, that was at hand it seems, heard his Lamentation, and Dipping once again for his Axe, as he had done for the Other; up he brings him a Golden Axe, and Asks the Fellow if That were it. Yes, says he, This is it. Oh thou Impudent Sot, cryes Mercury; to think of putting Tricks upon Him that sees through the very Heart of thee.
The Moral.
The Great Searcher of our Hearts is not to be Impos'd upon, but he will take his Own Time either to Reward or Punish.
REFLEXION.
Heaven Hates Dissemblers, and Hypocrites, as it Loves men of Truth and Integrity. ”