Sir John push’d forward all his interest.
All would not do, nor interest, nor wealth,
Nor all the wily stratagem of stealth,
(Altho’ no doubt there was much deep finesse
By some employed, unknown to his Highness),
Could move the Duke, who, to his applause,
Would not infringe the Military Laws:
‘If Captain Newcome’s ardour and his zeal
‘Panted for Honour, or his Country’s weal,
‘The Road to all was evident and plain.’