One well aimed jest, one happy hit?

One master stroke on which to dwell,

One salient point its tale to tell?

Our critics stammer, as they stare;

“Wher—where?”—and Echo sobs, “wher—where?”

Now this reminds me of a story,

Which I will try to lay before you:

’Tis of a painting lately made

By Brown, who plies the artist’s trade.

Brown got an order to prepare