Writing maybe as to read a book someone has to write it :)
        
             
        
        
        
"there is a last sweet and kind, 
was never face so pleased my mind
I did but see her passing by 
and yet I love her till I die
        
             
        
        
        
He is using appealing words to help sell of the donkey. This is made clear at the end when it says," Who will bid for this exceptional creature"