He kept from all disgraceful deeds aloof,

Severely tried, and found temptation-proof: 60

This was by most unquestioned, and the few

Who made inquiry said report was true.

His very choice of our neglected place

Endear’d him to us—’twas an act of grace;

And soon to Jane, our unobtrusive maid,

In still respect was his attention paid;

Each in the other found what both approved,

Good sense and quiet manners: these they loved.