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,