Tale XII.
Instead of ll. 9–14:
Office and Wealth, and with disdain he sees
His Brother Burgess in pursuit of these.
He goes to Church and he is so content,
Because his Father and his kindred went;
But still some Reasons for Dissent he states,
And on this point, at least, prevaricates. (D.)
variant of l. 10:
Of Wealth increasing, till he said “No more.”
after l. 10:
Office he hates, and with Disdain he sees
His Brother seeking or possessing these.
variant of ll. 11–4:
He goes to Church, but is not quite content; }
He goes indeed, because his Father went; }
But he has Bias leaning to Dissent. }
Reasons for this and all Dissent be gives,
And thus at Variance with himself he lives.
variant of ll. 23–4:
James then retorts, “’Tis better this than place
Your Hopes upon his Lordship or his Grace.”
variant of ll. 29–32:
“They call you loyal, and you use your Call
To gain a Something by attempting all;
And, if this Treasure to your Coffer bring,
The Slave no wonder cries, ‘God save the King.’”
after l. 36
“Do change your Name, and let our Father’s live
In all the Credit Loyalty will give.”
after l. 66:
Hear then, while I the pleasing fact reveal }
And prove that Men, nay Men of Party, feel, }
And Love, when nicely moved, Conflicting Tempers heal. }