And these young ruffians in the soul will sow

Seeds of all vices that on weakness grow.

Hark! at his word the trembling younglings flee;

Where he is walking none must walk but he;

See! from the winter-fire the weak retreat;

His the warm corner, his the favourite seat,

Save when he yields it to some slave to keep

Awhile, then back, at his return, to creep.

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At his command his poor dependents fly,