In vain his gratitude would have exprest;
When busy, bustling Ward attends his chief,
Broke up the conference, to John’s relief.
Ward introduced, did Johnny kindly greet
(His was a heart we do not often meet);
Now arm in arm, they travell’d down the Stairs,
John found his spirits, and forgot his cares.
Tho’ truly kind was Ward, yet be it known
He was himself a Sub in the King’s Own.
A Billet[7] got, the Serjeant mark’d the Door,