For Men in power great etiquette observe
(A necessary caution, and reserve),
Not that I would insinuate that here
There was more exercised than should appear.
The General was obliging, courteous, kind,
A Man of much urbanity of Mind;
But, Guardsman like, as I have said before,
Felt, as a Guardsman, the Esprit du corps.
One observation I must introduce
By way of hint, it perhaps may be of use;