And would assist her master now and then

(When he required it) with her ready pen,—

Thus then when Hollybrand had to present

A statement of his dealings she, intent

Upon the subject, penn’d them most correct’,—

As Cartwright seldom ever could detect

Aught wrong in the account, but should there be

The steward rectified it willingly.

Thus George, who scarcely ever had to do

With such important matters hitherto,