He ne’er demurr’d but instantly forestole
Their own anticipations with tenfold
Th’ expected silver or expected gold;
And to encourage the philanthropist—
If so invited—he would head the list,
And thus facilitate the needed crave—
To aid the living, or to find a grave
For some one dead, where were no means to pay;
Or to support the annual holiday;
According as the question might arise: