Love and esteem are the first principles of friendship; it is always imperfect if either of these two are wanting.

Between 1715 and 1727 he represented Mullingar in the Irish House of Commons. In these he imitates Addison's style with some success. However when he lampooned the Viceroy he lost his position.

However when he lampooned the Viceroy he lost his position. ". Between 1715 and 1727 he represented Mullingar in the Irish House of Commons.