"Years passed; we grew; I loved her more and more,

And pleased our relatives th' attachment saw;

But soon I left for Cam's far distant shore,

Exchanging love and peace for ancient lore.

Yet short my college life appears, for I

Had well been trained, and sought to try

To soar above the mass, and force proud Fame

Within her tablets to inscribe my name:

Not from ambition, but the wish to prove

Worthy my guardian's and Rosina's love.