'They who come up the first ought to be the first served.'

While the difference of ages compels me to fear,

That a storm will arise ere the close of the year;

For of course the old lady must have her own way,

As 'age before honesty goes,' the folks say.

It is true she may not get the like chance again;

But she's had her turn once, so must patient remain.

Unless that the jury, when packed, shall think best

To remake her a wife, and deny her request."

Then the jurors were chose,