Like a race-horse; much to each dress he sported,

Which set the beauty off in which he glowed,

As purple clouds befringe the sun; but most

He owed to an old woman and his post.

XXX.

He wrote to Spain;—and all his near relations,

Perceiving he was in a handsome way

Of getting on himself, and finding stations

For cousins also, answered the same day.

Several prepared themselves for emigrations;