From all encroachments of the Crown
Hoi Polloi are no longer down.
Queen Anne 1702–1714
GOOD Queen Anne we know is dead;
She reigned twelve years but it is said
‘Mrs. Morley,’ Marlborough’s wife
Ruled her more than half her life.
Marlborough
This was the Duke of Marlborough’s day,
Who beat the French in every fray;
Known for his famous victories
At Blenheim and at Ramillies.
In seventeen-seven by statute passed
English and Scotch unite at last;
‘One coinage and one Parliament’
Both Nations ever since content.
About this time, so runs the story,
Much is heard of ‘Whig and Tory’;
And shortly after there was rife
Many a sign of party strife.
Dr. Watts 1674–1748
Good Dr. Watts’ moral lays
Were much reputed in these days;