And look down on the Universe with pity,—
Juan, as an inveterate patrician,
Was well received by persons of condition.
XLVI.
He was a bachelor, which is a matter
Of import both to virgin and to bride,
The former's hymeneal hopes to flatter;
And (should she not hold fast by Love or Pride)
'T is also of some moment to the latter:
A rib's a thorn in a wed gallant's side,