Of pompous books who shuns the proud expense,

And humbly is contented with their sense.

O Stanhope, whose accomplishments make good

The promise of a long illustrious blood,

In arts and manners eminently grac'd,

The strictest honour! and the finest taste!

Accept this verse; if satire can agree

With so consummate a humanity.

By your example would Hilario mend,

How would it grace the talents of my friend,