‘Merit,’ says B—n, ‘it is my fixed belief,
‘Leads merely to Promotion with our Chief.
‘Some instances, I candidly must own,
‘That don’t originate with Him alone.
‘Others are oft indulged to recommend
‘(A small convenience to serve a Friend);
‘And when for folly, interest makes a Push,
‘The Chief assents, no doubt, but with a Blush.’
‘Ah, well! some rise, we know, without Achievance.[40]
‘You know, Friend B—n, we’ve every one our Grievance.