He should attend his Son down to the Sea.
Sir John had mighty matters to relate
About their present, and their future state;
Much to consult about, much to advise—
Sir John had suddenly grown wond’rous wise;
And Lady Newcome’s fashionable friends,
For her dear Johnny’s absence made amends.
Now in a Chaise and Four they onwards travell’d,
When thus Sir John his sentiments unravell’d: