His sword and scepter, pageantry and pride,

While, in his softened looks, benignly[427] blend

The sire, the son, the husband, father, friend.

4. Here woman reigns; the mother, daughter, wife,

Strews with fresh flowers the narrow way of life;

In the clear heaven of her delightful eye,

An angel guard of loves and graces lie;

Around her knees domestic duties meet,

And fireside pleasures gambol[428] at her feet.

Where shall that land, that spot of earth be found?