With kitchen wit, allusive to his bulk,
Had christen’d him the Duke of Limbs.
Thro’out the Castle, every whipper-snapper
Was canvassing the merits of this strapper:
Most of the Men voted his size alarming;
But all the Maids, nem. con. declare’d it charming!
This wight possess’d a quality most rare;—
I tremble when I mention it, I swear!
Lest pretty Ladies question my veracity:
’Twas—when he had a secret in his care,