Theology—fine arts—or finer stays,

May be the baits for Gentlemen or Lords

With regular descent, in these our days,

The last year to the new transfers its hoards;

New vestals claim men's eyes with the same praise

Of "elegant" et cætera, in fresh batches—

All matchless creatures—and yet bent on matches.

LIV.

But now I will begin my poem. 'Tis

Perhaps a little strange, if not quite new,