Became so skilful in the dealing art
That he was courted at the business mart—
Yes, so much so that he at last was ta’en
As arbitrator and criterion:
And once-a-week for twenty years or more,
On Wednesdays at an usual early hour,
George to the township hied, there sold or bought;
His word was honor’d, and his custom sought.
’Tis fair to say—’Twas not for that alone
That George was noted at this market town;