Tom making a Mantua for a Lass of Pleasure,             A "mantua" or a "manteau" is a cape
pull'd out his long and lawful measure.
But quickly found, tho' woundily streight lac'd Sir,             Excessively.
nine Inches would not half surround her waist Sir.
Thi= inches more at length brisk Torn advances,
yet all too short to reach her swinging Hanches.             Haunches.