Thy smiles protect her, while thy talents fire,

And 'tis but half thy glory to inspire.

Vex'd at a public fame, so justly won,

The jealous Chremes is with spleen undone;

Chremes, for airy pensions of renown,

Devotes his service to the state and crown;

All schemes he knows, and, knowing, all improves,

Tho' Britain's thankless, still this patriot loves:

But patriots differ; some may shed their blood,

He drinks his coffee, for the public good;