And Lady Newcome’s introduced at Court.
John’s turn now came to enter on the Stage;
And Mr. Newcome now was all the Rage.
John had perceived how much on wealth depends;
He was surrounded by an Host of Friends:
His lively skiff on Fashion’s surface floated,
’Twas but to ask, and Johnny was promoted.
His Game in hand, so well he play’d his Cards,
Renounc’d the Line, and glitter’d in the Guards;
In fashion’s sportive ring set all agoing—